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Regulation No. 2408 on wrasse fishing 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 Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fishes Non-commercial fishing Transshipment Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation lays down rules for wrasse fishing for the year 2023. It prohibits wrasse fshing beyond the established quotas. Provisions are laid down regulating the total allowable catch, vessel allocation and quotas, closed seasons, authorization for non-commercial fishing, minimum landing size, by-catch, information to be given when landing, use of fishing quotas throughout the year, transshipment prohibition, fishing methods restrictions, etc. The Directorate of Fisheries can order a fishing halt when the quotas have been used. The Annex contains fishing gear requirements to reduce the risk of ghost fishing.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no