Regulation No. 1268 on fishing for for the regulation of fishing in 2012 for saithe in the North Sea and Skagerrak.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Marine fishes Allocation/quota Fishing area Total allowable catch Research Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Bycatch Fishery management and conservation

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 1 January 2012 with validity to 31 December 2012.

Abstract

The Regulation applies to the fishing and landing of saithe (Pollachius Virens) in the North Sea and Skagerrak marine area and beyond its baseline. Of the total allowable catch, 250 tons is allocated to research and educational purposes. It is allowed to fish maximum of 400 tons for saithe in EU waters in the ICES statistical area VIa north of 56° 30'N. Fishing vessels equipped with nets may fish and land up to 5 500 tons. Specific total allowable catch quota with trawl and net equipment is listed under article 3. When fishing for pollock cessates, 10% of other species catch is allowed.

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