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Regulation (EU) 2023/2124 on certain provisions for fishing in the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Agreement area (recast).

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L series, 12 October 2023.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Access-to-information Aquaculture Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Authorization/permit Biodiversity Bycatch Cartilaginous fishes Coral Crustaceans Data collection/reporting Deep sea bed Enforcement/compliance Financing Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Freshwater fishes Harbour Inland fisheries Inspection Internal trade International relations/cooperation International organization Landing Marine fisheries Marine fishes Marine mammals Marking/identification Molluscs Monitoring Non-commercial fishing Precautionary principle Protection of species Registration Seasons Size Sustainable development Sustainable use Total allowable catch Traceability/product tracing Birds Protection of habitats Turtles
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down the rules for the application by the Union of the conservation, management, exploitation, monitoring, marketing and enforcement measures for fishery and aquaculture products established by the GFCM. This Regulation specifically provides for all commercial fishing and aquaculture activities, as well as to recreational fishing activities, conducted by Union fishing vessels and nationals of Member States in the GFCM Agreement area. This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. However, it shall not apply to fishing operations conducted by the Member States solely for the purpose of scientific investigations with the permission.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regulation (EU) No. 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain provisions for fishing in the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) Agreement area and amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea.

Legislation | European Union | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Mesh, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX