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Statutes on narwhal hunting with nets in the management areas Ammassalik and Ittoqqortoormiit in East Greenland.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Mesh Fishing gear/fishing method Authorization/permit Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine mammals Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Marine area
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
21 June 2013.
Abstract

The Statutes sets guidelines on the forbidden areas of narwhal catch with nets in the management areas Ammassalik specified and listed under article 3 of this Document. It is only permitted to use nets of 380 mm in size.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Order No. 7 on conservation and hunting of beluga and narwhal.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Bycatch, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX