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