Resolution No. 63/2021 approving the suspension of closed seasons for mackerel and Atlantic horse mackerel for the year 2021. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, Série I, No. 61. Subject Fisheries, General Keyword Marine fisheries Seasons Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the day following its publication and enforced until 31 December 2021. Abstract This Resolution approves the suspension of the closed season for mackerel and Atlantic horse mackerel for the year 2021. The closed season for mackerel is suspended from 15 July to 14 September, and the closed season for Atlantic horse mackerel, from 15 June to July 14. Theses measures are taken into account the considerable damage caused to the sector as a result of the public health crisis followed by an economic crisis proved by the health measures imposed under the Covid 19 pandemic. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org