Division 7.5.6

From the analysis of VMS data, Belgian fishing activity in ICES rectangles 34F1, 34F2, 35F1 and 35F2 occurs beyond the 12 nm portion of the SCI itself. In 2012, 6 Belgian vessels operated in this part SCI, no VMS activity was record in the vicinity of the proposed prohibited areas. The Belgian Fishery primarily target Sole and Plaice in this area.