Order No. 114/2014 regulating National fishing vessels activity in order to protect the seabed from the negative impacts of fishing activity. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 102, 28 May 2014. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Biodiversity Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Order, consisting of 6 articles and 1 Annex, regulates National fishing vessels activity in order to protect the seabed from the negative impacts of fishing activity. It establishes the conditions aiming at: Promoting sustainable management and exploitation of marine biological resources; Protecting biodiversity, marine vulnerable ecosystems and other natural values; Preserving the seabed from the negative impacts of the fishing activity; Contributing to collection of information on vulnerable marine ecosystems. The Annex specifies geographical coordinates and lays down a map of the authorised fishing area. Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt