Notification No. 2021/20 on support for fishing balloonfish. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 31524, 27th of June 2021. Subject Fisheries Keyword Alien species Protection of species Biodiversity Sustainable use Subsidy/incentive Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Notification enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Notification lays down the procedures and principles for supporting fishermen to fish alien invasive balloonfish to reduce their current populations and stock participation rates in Turkish territorial waters. This Notification shall apply to fishermen who are registered to the Fisheries Information System (SUBIS), holding a valid license for their fishing vessels, engaged in fishing activities and fish invasive balloon fish species (Lagocephalus Sceleratus, Lagocephalus Spadiceus, Lagocephalus Suezensis, Lagocephalus Guentheri, Torquigener Flavimaculosus, Tylerius Spinosissimus, Lagocephalus Lagocephalus, Sphoeroides Pachygaster) in the provinces bordering the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, between the period of 3 May 2021 and 31 December 2023. The objectives of this Notification are to reduce the damage to the country's fisheries and economy, conserve aquatic biodiversity and stocks, and ensure sustainable and rational use of resources. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Law No. 1380. Legislation | Türkiye | 1971 (2019) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Marine pollution, Fishing gear/fishing method, International trade, Cooperative/producer organization, Inspection, Navigation, Seasons, Data collection/reporting, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Agriculture Law No.5488. Legislation | Türkiye | 2006 Keyword: Framework law, Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Business/industry/corporations, Ecological production/organic production, Food security, Cooperative/producer organization, Pastoralism, Protection of environment, Food quality control/food safety, Afforestation/reforestation, Erosion, Agro-forestry, Forest management/forest conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree No. 3942 on support for fishing balloonfish. Legislation | Türkiye | 2021 Keyword: Alien species, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Subsidy/incentive, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX