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Regulation No. 2276 on fishing for blue whiting in 2023.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Fishing authorization Marine fishes Transshipment Fishery management and conservation Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone High seas Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation lays down rules concerning fishing for blue whiting in 2023. It prohibits fishing for blue whiting beyond the established quotas. The total allowable catch for Norwegian vessels is 378 766 of blue whiting in Norway's territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone, fishing zones around Jan Mayen and Svalbar, and in international waters. Rules are laid down regulating vessel allocation accordig to fishing gear used, by-catch, use of fishing quotas throughout the year, transshipment, etc. The Directorate of Fisheries can order a fishing halt when the quotas have been fished up.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no