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Order No. 13 relaon whale hunting restriction.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1986
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Marine mammals Hunting gear/hunting methods Management/conservation Total allowable catch Allocation/quota
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Order applies to the preservation of marine mammals and sets rules on catchable whales in the Greenland fishing territory. The following may not be hunted: female whales accompanied by cubs; Greenlandic whales and other Balaenidae; Blue whales; Humpbacks; Sperm whales. Hunting is only allowed with the use of harpoon guns with a caliber of 50 mm or more. The maximum catch is of 10 fin whales per calendar year and cought off the Western Greenland area. TAC of annual quota for fin whales is distributed from 1986 (1, 3 and 6 species in respective areas).Sei whales larger than 10.7 mt. may not be hunted.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on commercial hunting (No. 12 of 1984).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1984

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Research, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 17 on restrictions in whale hunting.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1985

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Marine mammals, Total allowable catch, Data collection/reporting, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Internal trade, Wild fauna, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX