Order No. 12 on catch of large whales. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The Order enters into force on 3 April 1998. Abstract This Order aims to ensure appropriate and biologically sound exploitation of fishing resources in regards to the fishing of great whales. It is forbidden on Greenland's fishing territory to shoot or catch large whales. By "great whales" it is understood "minke whale" and whales that are larger than these. Full text Danish Website www.lovgivning.gl References - Legislation Implements Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 15 of 1997). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1997 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Equipment, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Marine area, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 10 on catch of large whales. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2005 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX