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Regulation No. 755 for the management of fishing activities to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishing area Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishing gear/fishing method Foreign fishing Fishery management and conservation Coral Aquatic animals Maritime zone Marine area Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 September 2011.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Regulation is to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems. It applies to fishing with bottom fishing gear in Norway's territorial waters, economic zone including the fishing zone around Jan Mayen, and the fishing protection zone around Svalbard. For fishing with foreign vessels, the Regulation applies in Norway's economic zone, including the fishing zone around Jan Mayen, and in the territorial waters and fishing protection zone around Svalbard. The Regulation distinguishes between existing fishing areas and new fishing areas, which are all areas within the scope of this Regulation that are deeper than 1000 meters, incluing the areas defined in Article 2(c). Specific rules are laid down for these areas with the aim of protectiong marine ecosystems.

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