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Regulation (EU) 2016/2336 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing specific conditions for fishing for deep-sea stocks in the north-east Atlantic and provisions for fishing in international waters of the north-east Atlantic and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No. 2347/2002.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 354, 23 December 2016, pp. 1-19.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries High seas Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Foreign fishing Cartilaginous fishes Authorization/permit Protection of species
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation sets out specific conditions for fishing for deep-sea stocks in the north-east Atlantic and provisions for fishing in international waters of the north-east Atlantic. It aims at: (a) improving scientific knowledge on deep-sea species and their habitats; (b) preventing significant adverse impacts on Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) within the framework of deep-sea fishing and ensuring the long- term conservation of deep-sea fish stocks; (c) ensuring that European Union measures for the purpose of sustainable management of deep-sea fish stocks are consistent with the Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, in particular Resolutions 61/105 and 64/72.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Council Regulation (EC) No. 2347/2002 establishing specific access requirements and associated conditions applicable to fishing for deep-sea stocks.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, High seas, Marine fishes, Harbour, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Sea Fisheries (Conservation and Rational Exploitation of Deep-Sea Species) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 50 of 2017).

Legislation | Ireland | 2017

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Landing, Marine fishes, Data collection/reporting, Harbour, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1614 determining the existing deep-sea fishing areas and establishing a list of areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems are known to occur or are likely to occur.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Deep sea bed, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, High seas, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of the Minister of the Environment no. 39 2017 concerning the appointment of the observer, the requirements for the observer, the duties of the observer and the procedure and form of submitting the collected data for the observer on board.

Legislation | Estonia | 2017 (2023)

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Deep sea bed, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Protected fishing area, Protection of environment, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 10/2021 establishing the regime applicable to fishing authorizations for deep-sea species, listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2016/2336, of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016.

Legislation | Portugal | 2021

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Classification/declassification, High seas, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX