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