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Order No. 255/2019 amending Order No. 1102-D/2000 approving the Regulation for trap net fishing.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República Série I, No. 12 August 2019.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Size Mesh Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Order amends the Trap Fishing Regulation, approved by Order No. 1102-D/2000 of 22 November, as regards to Velvet crab fishing with traps of mesh size 8-29 mm. Amendments establish that during the period from 1 January to 30 April all species carrying eggs of Velvet crab (Necora puber) which are caught, must be discarded and returned to the sea and may not be kept on board, transshipped, landed, transported, stored, exhibited or sold.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

References - Legislation

Amends

Order No. 1102-D/2000 approving the Regulation for trap net fishing.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX