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.

Subject

Fisheries

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

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Regulation lays down the rules for the application by the European Union of the conservation, management, exploitation, monitoring, marketing and enforcement measures for fishery and aquaculture products established in the framework of the Agreement for the establishment of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM Agreement). These rules apply to all commercial fishing and aquaculture activities conducted by European Union fishing vessels and nationals of Member States in the GFCM Agreement area, which covers the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, as well as connecting waters. Provisions on fishing gear, mesh size, closed seasons and required fishing authorizations are set out. Article 28 lays down certain amendments to Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1626/94.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Mesh, Non-commercial fishing, Aquatic animals, Marine mammals, Fish products, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Law amending and supplementing the Law on marine fisheries.

Legislation | Croatia | 2023

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Subsidy/incentive, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) 2015/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No. 1343/2011 on certain provisions for fishing in the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) Agreement area.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Aquatic animals, Marine mammals, Bycatch, Coral, Fishing gear/fishing method, Sustainable use, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2019/982 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No. 1343/2011 on certain provisions for fishing in the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) Agreement area.

Legislation | European Union | 2019

Keyword: Fishing area, Protected fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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

Legislation | European Union | 2023

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX