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Regulation No. 152 on hunting for seals in the West Ice and East Ice in 2023.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Total allowable catch Marine mammals Hunting authorization/permit Seasons Protection of species Allocation/quota
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
9 March 2023 - 31 December 2023.
Abstract

The present Regulation, adopted by the Norwegian Fisheries Directorate, authorizes Norwegian vessels with hunting permits to capture up to 11,548 Greenland seals in the West Ice and 7,000 Greenland seals in the East Ice. The Regulation prohibits the hunting of females in breeding lairs and Greenland seals pups. Further rules concern seasons, reporting obligations, control and surveillance, and sanctions.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no