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Decree 25 July 2019 National provisions on the annual fishing closure period for the European eel species.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Freshwater fishes Marine fisheries Authorization/permit Seasons Protection of species Non-commercial fishing Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree sets out, as regards the territory of the Italian Republic and both recreational and commercial fishing, the official period of continuous closure of fishing of European eel species (Anguilla anguilla). This kind of fishing ban is aimed for the time period starting 1 January up to 31 March of each year. These rules are here established in order to not disturb the migration of the species towards the sea.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.gazzettaufficiale.it