Council Regulation (EC) No. 812/2004 laying down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries and amending Regulation (EC) No. 88/98.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine mammals Marine fisheries Bycatch Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The aim of this Regulation is to mitigate incidental catches of cetaceans by fishing vessels in the areas specified in Annexes I and III. It shall be prohibited for vessels of 12 m or over in overall length to use the fishing gear defined in Annex I in the areas, for the periods, and as from the dates specified without the simultaneous use of active acoustic deterrent devices. Scientific investigations shall be exempted from such prohibition. Further provisions regard observers (arts. 4 and 5) and annual reports to be presented by each Member State to the Commission (art. 6).

Full text

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Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Regulation (EC) No. 88/98 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the waters of the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound.

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Mesh, Diadromous fish, Size, Bycatch, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on Technical Measures, 2000.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2000 (2010)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Data collection/reporting, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Landing, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea-Fisheries (Incidental Catches of Cetaceans in Fisheries) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 274 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Incidental Catches of Cetaceans in Fisheries (England) Order 2005 (S.I. No. 17 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Aquatic animals, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 203 on the use of acoustic deterrents (pingers) in certain fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine mammals, Fishing vessel, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 288 on the use of acoustic deterrent devices (pingers) in certain fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine mammals, Bycatch, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 265 on the use of acoustic devices (pingers) in fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Fishery Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2014 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Fishing area, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the designation of an institution conducting data collection programs required for the implementation of the European Union common fisheries policy.

Legislation | Poland | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Marine fisheries, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Council Regulation (EC) No. 809/2007 amending Regulations (EC) No. 894/97, (EC) No. 812/2004 and (EC) No. 2187/2005 as concerns drift nets.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 597/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 812/2004 laying down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures.

Legislation | European Union | 2019 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Bycatch, Marine mammals, Mesh, Aquatic animals, Landing, Cartilaginous fishes, EIA, Protection of species, Marine area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX