Regulation No. 320 on fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in 2023.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Fishing area Protected fishing area EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea Fishery management and conservation Transshipment Bycatch Seasons Non-commercial fishing Artisanal fishing Protection of species Data collection/reporting Maritime zone Marine fishes Endangered species

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, lays down rules for fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in 2023. It establishes a total allowable catch of 383 tonnes for Norwegian vessels with fishing authorization in Norway's territorial waters and economic zone, the fishing area around Jan Mayen, and the protected fishing area around Svalbard. This is allocated as indicated in article 2, between bycatch, tag-and-release fisheries, recreational fishing, and experimental fishing. The Regulation further lays down rules concerning seasons for different types of fishing categories; authorization for vessels fishing with nets; small-scale fisheries; requirements for different types of fisheries; the use of observers from the Regional Observer Program (RoP) to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT); reporting obligations; a general transshipment prohibition; the mandatory nature of the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas; etc.

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

Act No. 15 of 1999 relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals (Participation Act).

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX