Recommendation on Regulatory Measures for the Protection of Blue Ling in the NEAFC Regulatory Area (ICES Division XIV) from 2017-2020 (Rec. 7:2017). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Total allowable catch Marine fishes International relations/cooperation Fishing area Entry into force notes This measure shall be in force for the period 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020. Abstract This Recommendation of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, adopted in accordance with pursuant to Articles 5 of the NEAFC Convention, prohibits fishing with bottom contacting gear (bottom trawl, longline and gillnet) in the period 15 February to 15 April in each year from 2017 to 2020 in the area bounded by co-ordinates specified in this Recommendation. Full text English Website www.neafc.org