Notice of octopus closed season and maximum catch limit (Marine Protection Regulations) 2018. Country/Territory Gibraltar (UK) Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Protection of species Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Total allowable catch Marine fisheries Geographical area Europe, Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Notice entered into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Notice, with the aim of nature protection, in accordance with the provisions of the Marine Protection Regulations 2014, and after having consulted the Gibraltar Nature Conservancy Council, is here setting the Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) capture prohibition (prohibited from 19 April 2018 to 31 May 2018, both days inclusive); and maximum allowable catch (limited to 5 kilograms per vessel, in any single day, from 1 June 2018 to 14 June 2018, both days inclusive). Full text English Website www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi References - Legislation Implements Nature Protection Act 1991. Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 1991 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Ranching/captive breeding, Pollution control, Birds, Plant protection, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Protection Regulations 2014. Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 2014 (2017) Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Size, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Monitoring, Protected area, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX