Decision on authorization of vessels for collecting red coral (Corallium rubrum) valid until 31 December 2023. Country/Territory Croatia Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Coral Fishing vessel Authorization/permit Protection of environment Aquatic animals Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 31 August 2022). Abstract This Decision, based on the provisions of the Croatian Law on marine fisheries, authorizes vessels for the collection of red coral (Corallium rubrum) with a term of validity until 31 December 2023, as in accordance with the conditions and criteria prescribed by the Regulation on commercial fishing at sea by diving. The right to collect corals with the use of diving equipment and an ax for cutting corals is exercised by authorized vessels (listed in point II) with the highest permitted catch quantities upon approval, for the period from 1 September until 31 December 2022 and for the year 2023. Full text Croatian Website sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr References - Legislation Implements Law on marine fisheries. Legislation | Croatia | 2017 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Sustainable use, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Policy/planning, International relations/cooperation Source: FAO, FAOLEX