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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