2.Baseline mesh sizes for static nets and driftnetsU.K.
2.1.Without prejudice to the landing obligation, vessels shall use a mesh size of at least 120 mm(1).U.K.
2.2.Without prejudice to the landing obligation, and notwithstanding point 2.1, vessels may use smaller mesh sizes as listed in the following table for the North Western waters provided that the associated conditions set out in that table are complied with, and by-catches of cod, haddock and saithe do not exceed 20 % of the total catch in live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip.U.K.
| a In division 7d, at least 90 mm shall apply. | ||
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 100 mma | Whole area | Directed fishing for flatfish or species not subject to catch limits and which are not covered elsewhere in the table Directed fishing for whiting, dab and bass |
| At least 50 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for small pelagic species which are not covered elsewhere in the table Directed fishing for red mullet |
(1)
A mesh size of at least 220 mm shall be used when fishing for anglerfish. A mesh size of at least 110 mm shall be used when directed fishing for pollack and hake in ICES divisions 7d and 7e.