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Presidential Order No. 920 on shellfish fishing with the so-called "argaleios" fishing gear.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos, p. 2174.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Molluscs Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
as from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Order prohibits, within the entire national territory, shellfish fishing with the so-called "argaleios" fishing gear for the period of time starting the 1st of June until the 30th of September on a year basis. In particular, closed seasons are set for two shellfish species: for the "Ostrea Edulis" specie (commonly called oyster) the closed season starts on the 15th of April until the 15th of October annually. In like manner, for the "Chlamis Sp." specie, the closed season starts on the 15th of April until the 15th of January of each year.

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