Notification on commercial fishing. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 26.675, 19 October 2007. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Total allowable catch Marine fishes Aquatic animals Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Notification enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal. Abstract This Notification lays down duties, prohibitions and restrictions applicable to commercial fishing activities. The aim is to improve the production and exportation of fish products while at the same time preserving fishery resources. The fish species which may not be captured are also listed out. Particular provisions deal with fishing seasons and prohibited fishing methods. A list of maritime and inland waters where fishing is completely or partially prohibited is given. Fishing with trawl nets is forbidden in the Marmara Sea, the Bosporus and Dardanelles. Taking sponges is absolutely prohibited in all territorial waters. Full text English/Turkish References - Legislation Repeals Circular on marine and inland waters commercial fishing for 2006-2008. Legislation | Türkiye | 2006 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Notification No. 2012/65 regulating commercial fisheries. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX