Regulation (EU) No. 500/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 302/2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2012
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal of the European Union L 157, 16 June 2012, pp. 1-12.

Subject: Fisheries
Keyword: Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing area Size Total allowable catch Bycatch Landing Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area: European Union Countries

Abstract: This Regulation lays down several amendments to Regulation (EC) No. 302/2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. The amendments concern the period during which purse seine fishing for bluefin tuna shall be prohibited in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean; prior notification of transfer to be submitted by the master of a catching or towing vessel or the operator of the farm or tuna trap; recording and reporting of tuna trap activities; transmission of inspection plans.
Full text: English
Website: europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Regulation (EC) No. 302/2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, amending Regulation (EC) No. 43/2009 and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1559/2007.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Size, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX