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Order No. 16 on the protection and hunting of seals.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Total allowable catch Management/conservation Marine protected areas Data collection/reporting Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 December 2010.
Abstract

The Order sets rules on the protection and hunting of seals, harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus), hooded seal (Cystophora cristata), bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus), ringed seal (Phoca hispida), harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) and gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) in Greenlandic land and fishing territory. The Order shall set preservation seasons for individual species of seals in adherence to international agreements. In the event of catch of protected seals, the Department of Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture must be notified and the catch shall be confiscated. Catch of seals with radio and satellite transmitters are prohibited and notified to the Greenland Institute of Natural Resource – as well as in the event of catch of flipper tagged seals. Hunting methods are established by this Order, whereby motor vehicles and weapons are restricted as per article 6. All catch must duly be registered and submitted to local authorities.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 12 of 1999).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999

Keyword: Research, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Monitoring, Basic legislation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Nature Conservation (No. 29 of 2003).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental standards, Institution, Internal trade, Protected area, Standards, Protection of environment, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX