The Incidental Catches of Cetaceans in Fisheries (England) Order 2005

This Order makes provision for the enforcement of Community restrictions and other obligations relating to sea fishing by vessels in certain areas as set out in Council Regulation (EC) No. 812/2004 (OJ No. L150, 30.04.04, p. 12, as amended by Corrigendum OJ No L185 24.05.04, p. 4). The Council regulation requires Member States to monitor the bycatch of cetaceans by the implementation of an observer scheme. It also requires certain vessels to deploy acoustic devices in relation to specified gear whilst fishing.

Author: Ben Bradshaw, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Last modified: 2010-07-16