Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Mesh Size Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Abstract

This Regulation, laying down technical conservation measures, shall apply to the taking and landing of fishery resources occurring in the maritime waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Member States. For each of the regions or geographical areas mentioned in Annexes I to V are defined: the target species for each range of mesh size, authorized size of fish, restrictions to the use of certain types of vessels and gear, general conditions on nets and conditions for their use. Furthermore are specified restrictions to the fishing of certain marine organism, within defined geographical areas and during certain periods. Where the conservation of stocks of marine organisms calls for immediate action, the Commission may, in addition to or by way of derogation from this Regulation, adopt any measure necessary in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 48.

Full text

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Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Regulation (EC) No. 894/97 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources.

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Molluscs, Aquatic plants, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 517/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 as regards the determination of the mesh size and assessing the thickness of twine of fishing nets.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2010 (S.S.I. No. 9 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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 (Conservation and Rational Exploitation) Order, 2001 (S.I. No. 557 of 2001).

Legislation | Ireland | 2001

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lobsters and Crawfish (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) (Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 676 (W. 73) of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 1855 (W. 205) of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Fishing Nets (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 3035 (W. 283) of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Measures for the Recovery of the Stock of Cod)(Irish Sea) (Wales) Order 2000 (S.I. No. 976 (W. 46 ))

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Conservation Measures) (Wales) Order 2000 (S.I. No. 2230 (W. 148) of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls Order 2001 (S.I. No. 650 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 405 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Measures for the Recovery of the Stock of Cod) (Irish Sea) Order 2000 (S.I. No. 435 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté ministériel définissant les critères pour l'obtention d'une licence spéciale pour les bateaux qui sont uniquement utilisés dans la pêche touristique à la crevette.

Legislation | Belgium | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Measures for the Recovery of the Stock of Irish Sea Cod) (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. 26 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Specified Sea Areas) (Regulation of Nets and Other Fishing Gear) (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 227 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Edible Crabs (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 228 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Whiting (Revocation) (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 82 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crab Claws (Prohibition of Landing)(Revocation) Order 2000 (S.I. No. 1235 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Landing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Spider Crabs (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 198 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du 7 décembre 2001 fixant les conditions d'accès au gisement classé de la baie de Seine pour la pêche de la coquille Saint-Jacques.

Legislation | France | 2001

Keyword: Protected fishing area, Marine fisheries, Total allowable catch, Access right, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Fishing Nets (Scotland) Order 2004 (S.S.I. No. 261 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2004 (S.S.I. No. 55 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 226 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Spider Crabs (Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 1897 (W. 198) of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Size, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls Order 2003 (S.I. No. 1559 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 2341/2002 fixing for 2003 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Access right, Foreign fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Fishing Nets Order 2002 (S.I. No. 2870 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 254/2002 establishing measures to be applicable in 2002 for the recovery of the stock of cod in the Irish Sea (ICES division VIIa).

Legislation | European Union | 2002

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 2549/2000 establishing additional technical measures for the recovery of the stock of cod in the Irish Sea (ICES Division VIIa).

Legislation | European Union | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries (Conservation and Rational Exploitation) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 332 of 2003).

Legislation | Ireland | 2003

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Fishing Nets (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 499 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Fishing Nets Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. No. No. 349 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2009 (S.S.I. No. 38 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1922/1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) 850/98 as regards conditions under which vessels exceeding eight metres length overall shall be permitted to use beam trawls within certain waters of the Community.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2014 (S.S.I. No. 2 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance (SFS 2011:925) amending the Ordinance (1994:1716) on fisheries, aquaculture and fisheries.

Legislation | Sweden | 2011

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing area, Monitoring, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 4 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/741 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 737/2012 on the protection of certain stocks in the Celtic Sea.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 218 on authorized minimum size for saltwater fish and crustaceans.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1076/2015 - Modifica el Real Decreto Nº 560/1995, sobre tallas mínimas de determinadas especies pesqueras.

Legislation | Spain | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Size, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

First Ordinance amending the Marine Fisheries Fines Ordinance and Marine Fisheries Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orkney Islands (Landing of Crabs and Lobsters) Order 2016 (S.S.I. No. 50 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Landing, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls (Scotland) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 325 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing the Regulation (EEC), Regulations (EC) and the Regulations (EU) for the determination of infringements and sanctions in the field of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2016 (2017)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Cartilaginous fishes, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté n° 2018/ DMSOI/601 du 28 juin 2018 portant réglementation de l’exercice de la pêche maritime dans les eaux du département de Mayotte

Legislation | Mayotte (France) | 2018

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protection of species, Size, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing vessel, Registration, Traditional rights/customary rights, Marking/identification, Landing, Internal trade, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) No. 579/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms and Council Regulation (EC) No. 1288/2009 establishing transitional technical measures from 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2011.

Legislation | European Union | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1568/2005 amending Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 as regards the protection of deep-water coral reefs from the effects of fishing in certain areas of the Atlantic Ocean.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Coral, High seas, Protection of species, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 602/2004 amending Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 as regards the protection of deepwater coral reefs from the effects of trawling in an area north west of Scotland.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 308/1999 amending Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1298/2000 amending for the fifth time Regulation (EC) 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 2166/2005 establishing measures for the recovery of the Southern hake and Norway lobster stocks in the Cantabrian Sea and Western Iberian peninsula and amending Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Fishing area, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1459/1999 amending Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 724/2001 amending Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 227/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms and Council Regulation (EC) No. 1434/98 specifying conditions under which herring may be landed for industrial purposes other than direct human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1316 derogating from Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98, as regards the minimum conservation reference size for sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax).

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Size, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2015/812 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulations (EC) No. 850/98, (EC) No. 2187/2005, (EC) No. 1967/2006, (EC) No. 1098/2007, (EC) No. 254/2002, (EC) No. 2347/2002 and (EC) No. 1224/2009, and Regulations (EU) No. 1379/2013 and (EU) No. 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards the landing obligation, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No. 1434/98.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/787 establishing a minimum conservation reference size for red seabream in the North-East Atlantic Ocean.

Legislation | European Union | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Size

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