Order No. 1389 on special fishing regulations in marine Natura 2000 areas for the protection of reef structures. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Fishing gear/fishing method Use restrictions Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Marine protected areas Coral Ecosystem preservation Deep sea bed Protected area Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 1 January 2018. Abstract This Order, adopted by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, applies to fishing in saltwater for the protection of reefs within the marine Natura 2000 areas designated as protected areas according to Articles 3 and 4. The Order prohibits fishing with bottom-towed gears in the areas indicated in Article 3. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act. Legislation | Denmark | 2017 (2018) Keyword: Protection of habitats, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Foreign fishing, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants Source: FAO, FAOLEX