Decree No. 1335 of 2000 to prohibit fishing for blue whiting in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard. Country/Territory Svalbard (Norway) Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree shall apply to Norwegian or foreign vessels of any type that conduct commercial fishing and to vessels assisting in commercial fishing, including fisheries exploration vessels. It shall be totally prohibited to fish for blue whiting in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard. Seven percent of blue whiting shall be allowed in catches of other fish species and up to twelve percent of bycatch for single catches. Penalties are prescribed by the 1925 Svalbard Act. (5 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 20 of 1978 to regulate fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX