Decree No. 153 of 2009 to regulate fishing with deep-sea gear in areas in the North-east Atlantic that are not under jurisdiction of any State.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing area Data collection/reporting Marine area Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree imposes certain requirements on vessels fishing with deep-sea gear in specified areas for purposes of ecosystem preservation. The requirements concern data collection, calculation of "quantative indicators" for sensitive marine ecosystems and planning.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 1303 on protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems in areas beyond national jurisdiction in the Northeast Atlantic (NEAFC).

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX