Order No. 543-D/2001 regulating bivalve collection within South-western area. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Molluscs Allocation/quota Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Order regulates bivalve collection within South-western fishing area. It consists of 6 articles specifying the protection requirements to be met in order to perform mollusc fishing. Restrictions are established in order to protect certain mollusc species. Quotas to be caugth in the specified fishing area according to the different species are listed as follows: hard clam (Callista chione) = 400 kg; surf clam (Spisula solida) = 300 kg; donax clams (Donax spp.) = 150 kg; Atlantic razor clam ( Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Order No. 194-A/2000 regulating bivalve collection within South-western area. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 | Repealed Keyword: Molluscs, Allocation/quota, Fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 737/2000 amending Order No. 194-A/2000 (regulating bivalve collection within South-western area). Legislation | Portugal | 2000 | Repealed Keyword: Molluscs, Allocation/quota Source: FAO, FAOLEX