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Fisheries Advisories

Each year we produce Commercial Fisheries Advisories in line with the latest UK and EU law. These provide rapid access to the current legislative status of sharks, skates and rays in UK, EU, and international waters. They are designed to assist the commercial fishing industry as well as fisheries management and enforcement agencies. 

Based on user feedback, our 2024 Commercial Fisheries Advisories have been designed to be primarily viewed or downloaded onto mobile phones and other digital devices. They are regionally focused and even easier to quickly understand. 

Our Commercial Fisheries Advisories can be viewed and downloaded below, along with best practice guides for handling and reporting sharks, skates, and rays. You can also download our Shark, Skate and Ray ID Guides. 

Recognising the UK’s status as an independent coastal state, for each region we have produced two Commercial Fisheries Advisories that reflect the relevant legislation for both UK and EU vessels. As TACs and quotas are met or altered, and legislation updated, some advisories may be subject to change. We will endeavour to keep them up to date. Please contact the relevant fishery authority for definitive guidance.

Western Region UK (ICES Area 7)  Western Region EU (ICES Area 7) 
Southern Region UK (ICES Areas 8, 9 and 10)  Southern Region EU (ICES Areas 8, 9 and 10) 
Northwest Region UK (ICES Areas 5, 6 and 12)  Northwest Region EU (ICES Areas 5, 6 and 12) 
North Sea Region UK (ICES Areas 2 and 4) North Sea Region EU (ICES Areas 2 and 4) 


Réglementation pour la Pêche Commerciale (French Fisheries Advisories)

Chaque année nous produisons des guides sur la pêche commerciale conformes à la législation britannique et européenne la plus récente. Ils fournissent un accès rapide au statut législatif actuel des requins, des pocheteaux et des raies dans les eaux britanniques, européennes et internationales. Ils sont conçus pour aider l’industrie de la pêche commerciale, ainsi que les agences de la pêche et d’application de la loi.

Sur la base des commentaires des utilisateurs, nos guides sur la pêche commerciale 2024 ont été conçus pour être principalement consultés ou téléchargés sur des portables et d’autres appareils numériques. Ils sont axés sur les régions et sont encore plus faciles à comprendre rapidement.

Nos guides sur la pêche commerciale peuvent être consultés et téléchargés ci-dessous, ainsi que les guides de bonnes pratiques pour la manipulation et la déclaration des requins, des raies et des pocheteaux. Vous pouvez également télécharger nos guides d’identification des requins, pocheteaux et raies.

Nous avons rédigé pour chaque région un guide sur la pêche commerciale qui reflète la législation applicable aux navires de l’Union européenne. Au fur et à mesure que les TAC et les quotas sont atteints ou modifiés, et que la législation est mise à jour, certains guides sont susceptibles d’être modifiés. Nous nous efforcerons de les tenir à jour. Veuillez contacter l’autorité de pêche compétente pour obtenir des conseils définitifs.

Région ouest UE (Zone CIEM 7)

Région sud UE (Zones CIEM 8, 9 et 10)

Région nord-ouest UE (Zones CIEM 5, 6 et 12)

Région de la mer du nord UE (Zones CIEM 2 et 4)


Información sobre pesquerías (Spanish Fisheries Advisories)

Cada año elaboramos material orientativo sobre la pesca comercial en consonancia con la legislación más reciente del Reino Unido y la U.E. Proporcionan un acceso rápido a la situación legislativa actual de tiburones y rayas en aguas del Reino Unido, la U.E. e internacionales. Están diseñadas para ayudar a la industria pesquera comercial, así como a los organismos de gestión y aplicación de la legislación pesquera.

Basándose en los comentarios de los usuarios, nuestras guías de pesca comercial 2024 se han diseñado para que puedan consultarse o descargarse principalmente en teléfonos móviles y otros dispositivos digitales. Se centran en las regiones y son aún más fáciles de comprender.

A continuación, se puede consultar y descargar nuestro material orientativo, junto con las guías de buenas prácticas para la manipulación y notificación de tiburones y rayas. También puede descargar nuestras guías de identificación de tiburones y rayas.

Para cada región hemos elaborado una guía de pesca comercial que refleja la legislación pertinente para las embarcaciones de la U.E. A medida que se cumplan o modifiquen los TAC y las cuotas, y se actualice la legislación, algunas advertencias pueden estas sujetas a cambios. Nos esforzaremos por mantenerlas actualizadas. Póngase en contacto con la autoridad pesquera competente para obtener información definitiva.

Región oeste UE (Zona CIEM 7)

Región sur UE (Zonas CIEM 8, 9 y 10)

Región noroeste UE (Zonas CIEM 5, 6 y 12)

Región mar del norte UE (Zonas CIEM 2 y 4)

 


       

 Additional Information:

► Recreational anglers should visit our Angling Project Page for Sea Angling Advisories on species restrictions, prohibitions and best practice guidelines.

► Fish markets and seafood retailers should also check CITES listings for latest trade regulations for sharks, skates and rays (e.g. as well as being a Prohibited species, Porbeagle (Lamna nasus) is also listed under CITES Appendix II, meaning permits are needed if importing).


BEST PRACTICE GUIDES:

► Shark Handling (pdf)

► Recording & Reporting Discards (pdf)

► Skate & Ray Handling (pdf)

► Best Practice for Sharks, Skates & Rays (pdf)

► Landings Obligations (pdf)


NORTHERN ENGLAND RESOURCES:

As part of a historic project, funded by the Co-operative, we created the resources below. Helping to support sustainability in Northern English shark and ray fisheries.

► ID Guide to Sharks, Skates and Rays in Northern English Waters (pdf)

► Pocket Guide to Sustainable Shark, Skate and Ray Fisheries in Northern English Waters (pdf)

► Pocket Guide Poster outlining species prohibited or restricted to commercial vessels in Northern English waters (pdf)




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