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Regulation No. 372 on minke whales in 2014.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Total allowable catch Seasons Protected area Protection of species Marine protected areas
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force with validity until 31 December 2014.
Abstract

It is prohibited to hunt for minke whales in 2014. It is however permitted to authorized Norwegian vessels for a total allowable catch of 1 286 whales in the Norwegian economic zone, in the fisheries area in Svalbard, Jan Mayen and in the international waters within the IWC areas ECB, EW, EN and CM. Hunting season starts 1 April 2014.

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

Implemented by

Regulation No. 1224 on cessation of minke whale hunting in 2014.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Authorization/permit, Seasons, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX