Decree No. 1655 of 2010 to regulate fishing for winter capelin in Barents Sea in 2011.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Seasons Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Decree prohibits in principle fishing by Norwegian vessels of capelin in he North-east Atlantic and the Barents Sea (ICES statistical areas I and II) in 2011. However a total quota tons (for specified areas in the area south of 74° North and west of 32° East, excepted the fish protection zone around Svalbard) is allowed to be fished in 2011 in accordance with conditions set out in the present Decree. The Decree lays down specific rules and catch quotas for purse seining, trawl groups and coastal vessels groups and prescribes conditions that apply to all fishery activities to which this Decree applies. These conditions concern, among other things, inspections, reporting, transshipment of catch and restrictions on fishing.

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

Act No. 15 of 1999 relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals (Participation Act).

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX