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Sea-Fisheries (Incidental Catches of Cetaceans in Fisheries) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 274 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine mammals Marine fisheries Bycatch Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations give full effect to Council Regulation (EC) No. 812/2004, which lays down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in certain fisheries. They apply to an Irish sea-fishing boat wherever it may be and a foreign sea-fishing boat within the exclusive fishery limits of 12 metres or over in overall length. Sea fishing boats and its masters shall comply with provisions of the Council Regulation. Other provisions concern acoustic deterrent device used on board a sea-fishing boats, records and facilitation of observers by masters of a boat.

Full text
English
Website
www.agriculture.gov.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 (No. 8 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Access right, Allocation/quota, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 812/2004 laying down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries and amending Regulation (EC) No. 88/98.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX