Order No. 69-A/2001 establishing a closed season for sardine fishing and a financial compensation for biological stop. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Marine fishes Seasons Fishing area Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Order establishes a closed season for sardine fishing (Sardina pilchardus) and a financial compensation for biological stop. It consists of 21 articles and 3 annexes specifying that from 10 February to 8 April fishing, keeping on board, landing and trade of the aforementioned sardine species is prohibibted within the geographical coordinated specified in the text (a maximum limit of 10% of by-catch is allowed). Annexes establishes administrative requirements in order to benefit from financi Full text Portuguese