ANNEX XU.K. BLACK SEA
PART AU.K. Minimum conservation reference sizes
Species | Minimum Conservation Reference Size |
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Turbot (Psetta maxima) | 45 cm |
PART BU.K. Mesh sizes
1.Baseline mesh sizes for towed gear for demersal stocksU.K.
The following mesh sizes shall apply in the Black Sea:
a Only one type of net (either 40 mm square mesh or 50 mm diamond mesh) is allowed to be kept on board or deployed. | ||
Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
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At least 40 mm | Whole area | A diamond mesh codend of 50 mma may be used as an alternative to the 40 mm square mesh cod end at the duly justified request of the vessel owner |
2.Baseline mesh sizes for static netsU.K.
The following mesh sizes for static nets shall apply in the Black Sea:
Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
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At least 400 mm | Whole area | Bottom set gillnets when used to catch turbot |
3.Restrictions on the use of trawls and dredgesU.K.
The use of trawls or dredges at depths beyond 1 000 m shall be prohibited.