Directive relative to carrying out of fishing for bottom fish in fishery zones of Greenland in 2000 (No. 358 of 2000). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Marine fishes Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force immediately and remains in force until the end of 2000. Abstract The Decree, here implemented, prohibits fishing by vessels flying the flag of Norway in fishery zones of Greenland (ICES areas Va, XII and XIV and NAFO subarea 1). However certain specified quotas of halibut, Greenland halibut, cod, redfish, and some other bottom species may be caught. Quotas are specified for East Greenland and West Greenland. Article 6 provides for redistribution of quotas. According to this Directive the Director of Fisheries may redistribute quotas before 1 August, 2000. Vessels equipped with conventional gear shall not sail after 15 September for waters of West Greenland. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 264 of 2001 to regulate fishing for bottom fish in fishery zones of Greenland in 2001. Legislation | Norway | 2001 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Marine fishes, Fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX