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Regulation establishing measures for the conservation and management of fishing resources in the Estonian Economic Zone.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, 9 pp.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Foreign fishing Institution Mesh Size Fishing gear/fishing method Bycatch Enforcement/compliance Seasons Fishing authorization Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation establishes measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Estonia. The National Estonian Board of Fisheries shall be responsible for the fishery management in the Estonian EEZ and the issue of fishing licences. Foreign fishing vessels may be allowed to fish in the EEZ on the basis of bilateral agreements with the Estonian Government. Further provisions concern: (a) the duties and responsibility of fishermen; (b) the restrictions on the use of certain fishing methods; (c) minimum sizes; (d) mesh size; (e) by-catch; (f) enforcement measures; (g) special conditions for trawl and Danish seines fishery. Article 11 establishes the periods during which the fishing for certain species, specifically indicated therein, is prohibited. Specific provisions regulate the fishing for salmon and sea trout.

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