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Regulation No. 1260 on prohibition of shrimp fishing in the NAFO area in 2023

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation applies to fishing in international waters in the area north of 35° N and west of a line drawn along the meridian 42° W to the position 59° N 42° W, and from there along the meridian 44° W to the coast of Greenland (NAFO area). It prohibits Norwegian vessels to fish and land shrimp in the NAFO area in 2023.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX