# Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 of 7 May 2007 laying down technical measures for the conservation of certain stocks of highly migratory species and repealing Regulation (EC) No 973/2001, Article 26: Protection of other species not targeted

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. Purse seine vessels shall promptly release unharmed, to the extent practicable, all sea turtles, sharks, skipjack tuna, billfishes, rays, dorado, and other non-target species.
2. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of any such animals.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2007/520/article/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2007-520/article-26
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