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Appendix ANNEX IA SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES zones I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV, EC waters of CECAF, French Guyana waters

United Kingdom

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

F1Excluding waters within 6 miles of UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

Of which no more than 311 289 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

Of which no more than 476 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

Of which no more than 11 431 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

Of which no more than 6 804 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only. (SAN/*03A.).

Of which no more than 330 000 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only. (SAN/*03A.).

To be taken in ICES zone IV.

Species Sandeel Ammodytidae Zone EC waters of IIIa, EC waters of IIa and IV f1 SAN/2A3A4.
Denmark 327 249 f2

Analytical TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Germany 501 f3
Sweden 12 017 f4
United Kingdom 7 153 f5
EC 346 920 f6
Norway 27 500 f7
Faeroes 2 500
TAC 376 920
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silus ZoneEC and international waters of I and II(ARU/1/2.)
Germany31
France10
The Netherlands25
United Kingdom50
EC116

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silus ZoneEC waters of III and IV(ARU/3/4.)
Denmark1 180
Germany12
France8
Ireland8
The Netherlands55
Sweden46
United Kingdom21
EC1 331

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silus ZoneEC and international waters of V, VI and VII(ARU/567.)
Germany405
France9
Ireland375
The Netherlands4 226
United Kingdom297
EC5 311

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme ZoneEC and international waters of I, II and XIV(USK/1214EI.)
Germany7f8
France7
United Kingdom7
Others3
EC24

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme ZoneEC waters of III(USK/03-C.)
Denmark14
Sweden7
Germany7
EC28

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme ZoneEC waters of IV(USK/04-C.)
Denmark62
Germany19
France44
Sweden6
United Kingdom94
Others6f9
EC231

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

This quota should be fished in EC waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII.

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in zones Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zones Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.

Including ling. The quotas for Norway are ling 5 638 tonnes, and tusk 3 350 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in zones Vb, VI and VII.

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme ZoneEC and international waters of V, VI and VII(USK/567EI.)
Germany6
Spain21
France254
Ireland25
United Kingdom123
Others6f10
EC435
Norwayf11 3 350f12 f13
TAC3 785

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(USK/4AB-N.)
Belgium0
Denmark165
Germany1
France0
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom4
EC170
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

To be taken in Skagerrak.

SpeciesHerringf14 Clupea harengus ZoneIIIa(HER/03A.)
Denmark15 611
Germany250
Sweden16 329
EC32 190
Faroe Islands500f15
TAC37 722

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States must inform the Commission of their landings of herring distinguishing between ICES zones IVa and IVb.

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified

Norwegian waters southof 62°N (HER/*04N-)
EC50 000
SpeciesHerringf16 Clupea harengus ZoneEC and Norwegian waters of ICES zone IV north of 53°30′N(HER/04A.), (HER/04B.)
Denmark23 475
Germany14 762
France10 072
The Netherlands22 519
Sweden1 740
United Kingdom25 275
EC97 843
Norway49 590f17
TAC171 000

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for these species.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengus ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62°N(HER/04-N.)
Sweden846f18
EC846
TACnot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

SpeciesHerringf19 Clupea harengus ZoneBy-catches in zone IIIaX1(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark7 157
Germany64
Sweden1 152
EC8 373
TAC8 373

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

SpeciesHerringf20 Clupea harengus ZoneBy-catches in IV, VIId and in EC waters of IIa(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium79
Denmark15 303
Germany79
France79
The Netherlands79
Sweden75
United Kingdom291
EC15 985
TAC15 985

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a line running due south from Landguard Point (51°56′ N, 1°19.1′ E) to latitude 51°33′ N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom.

Up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in zone IVb. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (HER/*04B.).

SpeciesHerringf21 Clupea harengus ZoneVIId; IVcf22 (HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium7 100f23
Denmark335
Germany210
France5 462
The Netherlands8 550
United Kingdom1 910
EC23 567
TAC171 000

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Reference is to the herring stock in ICES zone VIa, north of 56°00′ N and in that part of VIa which is situated east of 07°00′ W and north of 55°00′ N, excluding the Clyde.

This quota may only be taken in ICES zone VIa north of 56°30′ N.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengus ZoneEC and international waters of Vb and VIb and VIaNf24(HER/5B6ANB)
Germany2 359
France446
Ireland3 187
The Netherlands2 359
United Kingdom12 749
EC21 100
Faroe Islands660f25
TAC21 760

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Reference is to the herring stock in ICES zone VIa south of 56°00′ N and west of 07°00′ W.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengus ZoneVIIbc; VIaSf26(HER/6AS7BC)
Ireland8 467
The Netherlands847
EC9 314
TAC9 314

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Clyde stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime area situated to the north-east of a line drawn between the Mull of Kintyre and Corsewall Point.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengus ZoneVI Clydef27(HER/06ACL.)
United Kingdom800
EC800
TAC800

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Zone VIIa is reduced by the area added to the ICES zones VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk bounded:

  • to the north by latitude 52° 30′N,

  • to the south by latitude 52° 00′N,

  • to the west by the coast of Ireland,

  • to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengus ZoneVIIaf28 (HER/07A/MM)
Ireland1 250
United Kingdom3 550
EC4 800
TAC4 800

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengus ZoneVIIe and VIIf(HER/7EF.)
France500
United Kingdom500
EC1 000
TAC1 000

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

This zone is increased by the area bounded:

  • to the north by latitude 52° 30′N,

  • to the south by latitude 52° 00′N,

  • to the west by the coast of Ireland,

  • to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengus ZoneVIIgf29, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(HER/7G-K.)
Germany66
France365
Ireland5 115
The Netherlands365
United Kingdom7
EC5 918
TAC5 918

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesAnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus ZoneVIII(ANE/08.)
Spain0
France0
EC0
TAC0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesAnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus ZoneIX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANE/9/3411)
Spain3 826
Portugal4 174
EC8 000
TAC8 000

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Area as defined in Article 4(b) of this Regulation.

SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneSkagerrakf30(COD/03AN.)
Belgium10
Denmark3 291
Germany83
The Netherlands21
Sweden576
EC3 981
TAC4 114

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Area as defined in Article 4(c) of this Regulation.

SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneKattegatf31(COD/03AS.)
Denmark312
Germany6
Sweden187
EC505
TAC505

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zones specified

Norwegian waters of IV(COD/*04N-)
EC20 775
SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneIV; EC waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium851
Denmark4 889
Germany3 100
France1 051
The Netherlands2 762
Sweden33
United Kingdom11 216
EC23 902
Norway4 896f32
TAC28 798

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for this species.

SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(COD/04-N.)
Sweden382f33
EC382
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zones specified

VIa; EC waters of Vb(COD/*5BC6A)
Belgium0
Germany4
France38
Ireland54
United Kingdom144
EC240
SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; EC and international waters of XII and XIV(COD/561214)
Belgium0
Germany4
France48
Ireland68
United Kingdom182
EC302
TAC302

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneVIIa(COD/07A.)
Belgium12
France33
Ireland592
The Netherlands3
United Kingdom259
EC899
TAC899

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneVIIb-c, VIIe-k, VIII, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(COD/7XAD34)
Belgium167
France2 735
Ireland825
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom295
EC4 023
TAC4 023

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneVIId(COD/07D.)
Belgium72
France1 409
The Netherlands42
United Kingdom155
EC1 678
TAC1 678

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

A maximum landing size of 210 cm (fork length) shall be respected.

SpeciesPorbeagleLamna nasus ZoneEC and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV(POR/1-14CI)
Denmark23f34
France248
Germany5
Ireland6
Portugal20
Spain131
Sweden1
United Kingdom2
EC436
TAC436

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp. ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(LEZ/2AC4-C)
Belgium5
Denmark4
Germany4
France26
The Netherlands21
United Kingdom1 537
EC1 597
TAC1 597

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp. ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(LEZ/561214)
Spain318
France1 240
Ireland363
United Kingdom878
EC2 799
TAC2 799

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp. ZoneVII(LEZ/07.)
Belgium494
Spain5 490
France6 663
Ireland3 029
United Kingdom2 624
EC18 300
TAC18 300

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp. ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(LEZ/8ABDE.)
Spain1 176
France949
EC2 125
TAC2 125

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp. ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(LEZ/8C3411)
Spain1 320
France66
Portugal44
EC1 430
TAC1 430

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesDab and flounderLimanda limanda and Platichthys flesus ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(D/F/2AC4-C)
Belgium513
Denmark1 927
Germany2 890
France200
The Netherlands11 654
Sweden6
United Kingdom1 620
EC18 810
TAC18 810

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(ANF/2AC4-C)
Belgium401
Denmark884
Germany432
France82
The Netherlands303
Sweden10
United Kingdom9 233
EC11 345
TAC11 345

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(ANF/4AB-N.)
Belgium47
Denmark1 189
Germany19
The Netherlands17
United Kingdom278
EC1 550
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(ANF/561214)
Belgium200
Germany228
Spain214
France2 462
Ireland557
The Netherlands193
United Kingdom1 713
EC5 567
TAC5 567

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Of which up to 5 % may be fished in ICES zones VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/*8ABDE).

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneVII(ANF/07.)
Belgium2 595f35
Germany289
Spain1 031
France16 651
Ireland2 128
The Netherlands336
United Kingdom5 050
EC28 080
TAC28 080

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(ANF/8ABDE.)
Spain1 206
France6 714
EC7 920
TAC7 920

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANF/8C3411)
Spain1 467
France1
Portugal292
EC1 760
TAC1 760

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Excluding an estimate of 264 tonnes of industrial by-catches.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneIIIa, EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(HAD/3A/BCD)
Belgium11
Denmark1 866
Germany118
The Netherlands2
Sweden220
EC2 217f36
TAC2 590

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Excluding an estimate of 746 tonnes of industrial by-catches.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified

Norwegian waters of IV(HAD/*04N-)
EC24 863
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneIV; EC waters of IIa(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium243
Denmark1 668
Germany1 061
France1 850
The Netherlands182
Sweden168
United Kingdom27 507
EC32 679f37
Norway8 685
TAC42 110

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

By-catches of cod, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for this species.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden707f38
EC707
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneEC and international waters of ICES zones VIb, XII and XIV(HAD/6B1214)
Belgium13
Germany16
France649
Ireland463
United Kingdom4 738
EC5 879
TAC5 879

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneEC waters of Vb and VIa(HAD/5BC6A.)
Belgium4
Germany5
France194
Ireland576
United Kingdom2 737
EC3 516
TAC3 516

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneVIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HAD/7X7A34)
Belgium129
France7 719
Ireland2 573
United Kingdom1 158
EC11 579
TAC11 579

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneVIIa(HAD/07A.)
Belgium23
France103
Ireland617
United Kingdom681
EC1 424
TAC1 424

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Excluding an estimate of 773 tonnes of industrial by-catch.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneIIIa(WHG/03A.)
Denmark232
The Netherlands1
Sweden25
EC258f39
TAC1 050

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Excluding an estimate of 1 063 tonnes of industrial by-catches.

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zones specified:

Norwegian waters of IV(WHG/*04N-)
EC9 252
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneIV; EC waters of IIa(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium270
Denmark1 166
Germany303
France1 752
The Netherlands674
Sweden2
United Kingdom8 426
EC12 593f40
Norway1 517f41
TAC15 173

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(WHG/561214)
Germany4
France70
Ireland171
United Kingdom329
EC574
TAC574

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneVIIa(WHG/07A.)
Belgium1
France7
Ireland120
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom81
EC209
TAC209

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneVIIb, VIIc, VIId, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh and VIIk(WHG/7X7A.)
Belgium163
France9 999
Ireland4 918
The Netherlands81
United Kingdom1 788
EC16 949
TAC16 949

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneVIII(WHG/08.)
Spain1 440
France2 160
EC3 600
TAC3 600

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneIX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHG/9/3411)
Portugal653
EC653
TAC653

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe shall be counted against the quota for these species.

SpeciesWhiting and PollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachius ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(W/P/04-N.)
Sweden190f42
EC190
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius ZoneIIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(HKE/3A/BCD)
Denmark1 430
Sweden122
EC1 552
TAC1 552f43

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(HKE/2AC4-C)
Belgium26
Denmark1 045
Germany120
France231
The Netherlands60
United Kingdom326
EC1 808
TAC1 808f44

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Transfers of this quota may be effected to EC waters of zones IIa and IV. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.

Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/*8ABDE)
Belgium34
Spain1 374
France1 374
Ireland172
The Netherlands17
United Kingdom772
EC3 742
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius ZoneVI and VII; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/571214)
Belgium265f45
Spain8 513
France13 147
Ireland1 593
The Netherlands171
United Kingdom5 190
EC28 879
TAC28 879f46

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Transfers of this quota may be effected to Zones IV and EC waters of zone IIa. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.

Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

VI and VII; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/*57-14)
Belgium2
Spain1 717
France3 090
The Netherlands5
EC4 814
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/8ABDE.)
Belgium9f47
Spain5 926
France13 309
The Netherlands17
EC19 261
TAC19 261f48

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HKE/8C3411)
Spain5 186
France498
Portugal2 420
EC8 104
TAC8 104

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou ZoneNorwegian waters of II and IV(WHB/4AB-N.)
Denmark3 800
United Kingdom200
EC4 000
TAC590 000

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Of which up to 68 % may be fished in Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM1).

Of which up to 27 % may be fished in Faroese waters (WHB/*05B-F).

May be fished in EC waters in zones II, IVa, VIa north of 56°30N, VIb and VII west of 12°W (WHB/*8CX34) No more than 40 000 tonnes may be fished in zone IVa.

Of which up to 500 tonnes may consist of argentine (Argentina spp.).

Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable catches of argentine (Argentina spp.).

May be fished in EC waters in zones II, IVa, V, VIa north of 56°30′ N, VIb and VII west of 12° W. The catch in zone IVa shall be no more than 2 625 tonnes.

SpeciesBlue whiting Micromesistius poutassou ZoneEC and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV(WHB/1X14)
Denmark11 307f49 f50
Germany4 396
Spain9 586
France7 869
Ireland8 756
The Netherlands13 787
Portugal890
Sweden2 797
United Kingdom14 670
EC74 058
Norway63 200f51 f52
Faroe Islands10 500f53 f54
TAC590 000

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Of which up to 68 % may be fished in Norwegian Exclusive Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM2).

Of which up to 27 % may be fished in Faroese waters (WHB/*5B-F.).

Species Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou Zone VIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/8C3411)
Spain 12 124

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Portugal 3 031
EC 15 155 f55 f56
TAC 590 000

To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement.

The catch in Zone IV shall be no more than 24 229 tonnes, i.e. 25 % of Norway's access level.

To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands established under the Coastal States arrangement.

May also be fished in zone VIb. The catch in zone IV shall be no more than 5 000 tonnes.

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou ZoneEC waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56°30N and VII west of 12°W(WHB/24A567)
Norway96 914f57 f58
Faroe Islands20 000f59 f60
TAC590 000

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesLemon sole and witchMicrostomus kitt and Glyptocephalus cynoglossus ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(L/W/2AC4-C)
Belgium368
Denmark1 013
Germany130
France277
The Netherlands843
Sweden11
United Kingdom4 151
EC6 793
TAC6 793

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

This quota can be fished in EC-waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII.

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbard fish to be counted against this quota. This quota can be fished in EC waters of VIa north of 56°30′N and VIb.

SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygia ZoneCommunity waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of VI, VII(BLI/67-)
Germany21
Estonia3
Spain67
France1 518
Ireland6
Lithuania1
Poland1
United Kingdom386
Others6f61
EC2 009
Norway150f62
Faroe Islands150f63
TAC2 309

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

SpeciesLingMolva molva ZoneEC and international waters of I and II(LIN/1/2.)
Denmark10
Germany10
France10
United Kingdom10
Othersf64 5
EC45

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.

SpeciesLingMolva molva ZoneIIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(LIN/03.)
Belgium7f65
Denmark57
Germany7
Sweden22
United Kingdom7
EC100

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Species Ling Molva molva Zone EC waters of IV (LIN/04.)
Belgium 18

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Denmark 286
Germany 177
France 159
The Netherlands 6
Sweden 12
United Kingdom 2 196
EC 2 854
Species Ling Molva molva Zone EC and international waters of V (LIN/05.)
Belgium 9

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Denmark 6
Germany 6
France 6
United Kingdom 6
EC 33

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in zones Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zones VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway are ling 5 638 tonnes and tusk 3 350 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in zones Vb, VI and VII.

Including tusk. Only to be taken in zones VIb and VIa north of 56° 30′ N.

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in ICES zone VIa and VIb. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zone VI shall not exceed 75 tonnes.

Species Ling Molva molva Zone EC and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV (LIN/6X14.)
Belgium 40

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Denmark 7
Germany 147
Spain 2 969
France 3 166
Ireland 793
Portugal 7
United Kingdom 3 645
EC 10 774
Norway 5 638 f66 f67
Faroe Islands 250 f68 f69
TAC 16 662
SpeciesLingMolva molva ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(LIN/4AB-N.)
Belgium6
Denmark747
Germany21
France8
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom67
EC850
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneIIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(NEP/3A/BCD)
Denmark3 800
Germany11f70
Sweden1 359
EC5 170
TAC5 170

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(NEP/2AC4-C)
Belgium1 299
Denmark1 299
Germany19
France38
The Netherlands669
United Kingdom21 513
EC24 837
TAC24 837

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NEP/4AB-N.)
Denmark1 145
Germany1
UK64
EC1 210
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb(NEP/5BC6.)
Spain38
France153
Ireland255
United Kingdom18 445
EC18 891
TAC18 891

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneVII(NEP/07.)
Spain1 479
France5 994
Ireland9 091
United Kingdom8 086
EC24 650
TAC24 650

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(NEP/8ABDE.)
Spain246
France3 858
EC4 104
TAC4 104

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneVIIIc(NEP/08C.)
Spain108
France4
EC112
TAC112

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneIX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(NEP/9/3411)
Spain94
Portugal280
EC374
TAC374

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis ZoneIIIa(PRA/03A.)
Denmark4 033
Sweden2 172
EC6 205
TAC11 620

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(PRA/2AC4-C)
Denmark3 700
The Netherlands35
Sweden149
United Kingdom1 096
EC4 980
TAC4 980

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quotas for this species.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(PRA/04-N.)
Denmark500
Sweden164f71
EC664
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Area as defined in Article 16(3) of this Regulation.

Fishing for shrimps Penaeus subtilis and Penaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 m deep.

Species‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPenaeus spp ZoneFrench Guyana watersf72(PEN/FGU.)
France4 108f73
EC4 108
TAC4 108

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Area as defined in Article 4(b) of this Regulation.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneSkagerrakf74(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium56
Denmark7 280
Germany37
The Netherlands1 400
Sweden390
EC9 163
TAC9 350

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Area as defined in Article 4(c) of this Regulation.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneKattegatf75(PLE/03AS.)
Denmark2 081
Germany23
Sweden234
EC2 338
TAC2 338

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

Norwegian waters of IV(PLE/*04N-)
EC21 590
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneIV; EC waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium3 238
Denmark10 523
Germany3 035
France607
The Netherlands20 237
United Kingdom14 975
EC52 615
Norway2 885
TAC55 500

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(PLE/561214)
France22
Ireland287
United Kingdom477
EC786
TAC786

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVIIa(PLE/07A.)
Belgium37
France16
Ireland934
The Netherlands11
United Kingdom432
EC1 430
TAC1 430

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVIIb and VIIc(PLE/7BC.)
France19
Ireland75
EC94
TAC94

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVIId and VIIe(PLE/7DE.)
Belgium760
France2 534
United Kingdom1 352
EC4 646
TAC4 646

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVIIf and VIIg(PLE/7FG.)
Belgium59
France107
Ireland200
United Kingdom56
EC422
TAC422

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVIIh, VIIj and VIIk(PLE/7HJK.)
Belgium8
France16
Ireland184
The Netherlands32
United Kingdom16
EC256
TAC256

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVIII, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(PLE/8/3411)
Spain75
France298
Portugal75
EC448
TAC448

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(POL/561214)
Spain6
France216
Ireland63
United Kingdom165
EC450
TAC450

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius ZoneVII(POL/07.)
Belgium476
Spain29
France10 959
Ireland1 168
United Kingdom2 668
EC15 300
TAC15 300

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(POL/8ABDE.)
Spain286
France1 394
EC1 680
TAC1 680

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius ZoneVIIIc(POL/08C.)
Spain236
France26
EC262
TAC262

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius ZoneIX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POL/9/3411)
Spain278
Portugal10
EC288
TAC288

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

May only be taken in IV (EC waters) and IIIa. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

SpeciesSaithePollachius virens ZoneIIIa and IV; EC waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId(POK/2A34.)
Belgium44
Denmark5 222
Germany13 187
France31 035
The Netherlands132
Sweden718
United Kingdom10 110
EC60 448
Norway65 486f76
TAC125 934

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesSaithePollachius virens ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; EC and international waters of XII and XIV(POK/561214)
Germany821
France8 158
Ireland470
United Kingdom3 617
EC13 066
TAC13 066

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting shall be counted against the quota for this species.

SpeciesSaithePollachius virens ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62°N(POK/04-N.)
Sweden880f77
EC880
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesSaithePollachius virens ZoneVII, VIII, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POK/7/3411)
Belgium8
France1 723
Ireland1 578
United Kingdom481
EC3 790
TAC3 790

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesTurbot and brillPsetta maxima and Scopthalmus rhombus ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(T/B/2AC4-C)
Belgium386
Denmark825
Germany211
France99
The Netherlands2 923
Sweden6
United Kingdom813
EC5 263
TAC5 263

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/2AC4-C), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately.

By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 m length overall.

Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajidae ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(SRX/2AC4-C)
Belgium277f78 f79 f80
Denmark11
Germany14
France43
The Netherlands236
United Kingdom1 062
EC1 643
TAC1 643

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus)) (RJN/67AKXD), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKXD), Smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/67AKXD), Sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and Shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

Does not apply to Undulate ray (Raja undulata), Common skate (Dipturus batis), Norwegian skate (Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis) and White skate (Rostroraja alba). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

Species Skates and rays Rajidae Zone EC waters of VIa-b and VIIa-c, e-k (SRX/67AKXD)
Belgium 1 422 f81 f82

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Estonia 8
France 6 383
Germany 19
Ireland 2 055
Lithuania 33
Netherlands 6
Portugal 35
Spain 1 718
United Kingdom 4 070
EC 15 749
TAC 15 749

Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/07D.) shall be reported separately.

Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis) and Undulate Ray (Raja undulate). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

Species Skates and rays Rajidae Zone EC waters of VIId (SRX/07D)
Belgium 94 f83 f84

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

France 789
The Netherlands 5
United Kingdom 157
EC 1 045
TAC 1 045

Catches of Cuckoo ray ( Leucoraja naevus ) (RJN/89-C.), Thornback ray ( Raja clavata ) (RJC/89-C.) shall be reported separately.

Does not apply to Undulate ray (Raja undulata), Common skate (Dipturus batis) and White skate (Rostroraja alba). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

Species Skates and rays Rajidae Zone EC waters of VIII and IX (SRX/8910-C)
Belgium 13 f85 f86

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

France 2 435
Portugal 1 974
Spain 1 986
United Kingdom 14
EC 6 422
TAC 6 422

Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/03-C.), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/03-C.), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/03-C.), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/03-C.) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/03-C.) shall be reported separately.

Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajidae ZoneEC waters of IIIa(SRX/03-C.)
Denmark53f87 f88
Sweden15
EC68
TAC68

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

F2Of which 350 tonnes are allocated to Norway and are to be taken in the EC waters of ICES zones IIa and VI. In ICES zone VI this quantity may only be fished with long-lines.

Species Greenland Halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone EC waters of IIa and IV; EC and international waters of Vb and VI (GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark 4

Analytical TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Germany 7
Estonia 4
Spain 4
France 69
Ireland 4
Lithuania 4
Poland 4
United Kingdom 270
EC 720 f89
TAC Not relevant

Including 242 tonnes to be taken in Norwegian waters south of 62°N(MAC/*04N-).

When fishing in Norwegian waters, by-catches of cod, haddock, Pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quotas for this species.

To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This quota may be fished in zone IVa only, except for 3 000 tonnes that may be fished in zone IIIa.

TAC agreed by the EC, Norway and Faroe Islands for the northern area.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zones specified:

IIIa(MAC/*03A.)IIIa and IVbc(MAC/*3A4BC)IVb(MAC/*04B.)IVc(MAC/*04C.)VI; international waters of IIa from 1 January to 31 March 2009(MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark4 1304 020
France490
The Netherlands490
Sweden39010
United Kingdom490
Norway3 000
SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus ZoneIIIa and IV; EC waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId(MAC/2A34.)
Belgium498
Denmark13 132
Germany519
France1 569
The Netherlands1 579
Sweden4 690f90 f91
United Kingdom1 463
EC23 450
Norway12 300f92
TAC511 287f93

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

May be fished only in ICES zones IIa, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N), IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh.

May be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IVa north of 59° N from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December. A quantity of 3 982 tonnes of the Faeroe Islands' own quota may be fished in ICES zone VIa north of 56° 30′ N throughout the year.

TAC agreed by the EC, Norway and Faeroe Islands for the northern area.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified and only during the periods 1 January to 15 February and 1 October to 31 December.

EC waters of IVa (MAC/*04A-C)
Germany 5 981
France 3 988
Ireland 19 938
The Netherlands 8 723
United Kingdom 54 829
EC 93 459
Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EC and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV (MAC/2CX14-)
Germany 19 821

Analytical TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Spain 20
Estonia 165
France 13 216
Ireland 66 070
Latvia 122
Lithuania 122
The Netherlands 28 905
Poland 1 396
United Kingdom 181 694
EC 311 531
Norway 12 300 f94
Faeroe Islands 4 798 f95
TAC 511 287 f96

Quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in ICES zones VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State.

Special conditions

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zone specified:

VIIIb(MAC/*08B.)
Spain2 480
France16
Portugal513
Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone VIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (MAC/8C3411)
Spain 29 529 f97

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

France 196
Portugal 6 104
EC 35 829
TAC 35 829

Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.

Of which no more than 750 tonnes may be fished in IIIa.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneIIIa, EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(SOL/3A/BCD)
Denmark671
Germany39f98
The Netherlands65
Sweden25
EC800
TAC800f99

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

May be fished only in zone IV.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneEC waters of II and IV(SOL/24.)
Belgium1 159
Denmark530
Germany927
France232
The Netherlands10 466
United Kingdom596
EC13 910
Norway90f100
TAC14 000

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(SOL/561214)
Ireland54
United Kingdom14
EC68
TAC68

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVIIa(SOL/07A.)
Belgium237
France3
Ireland80
The Netherlands75
United Kingdom107
EC502
TAC502

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVIIb and VIIc(SOL/7BC.)
France10
Ireland40
EC50
TAC50

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVIId(SOL/07D.)
Belgium1 420
France2 840
United Kingdom1 014
EC5 274
TAC5 274

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVIIe(SOL/07E.)
Belgium23
France245
United Kingdom382
EC650
TAC650

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVIIf and VIIg(SOL/7FG.)
Belgium621
France62
Ireland31
United Kingdom279
EC993
TAC993

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVIIh, VIIj, and VIIk(SOL/7HJK.)
Belgium46
France92
Ireland249
The Netherlands74
United Kingdom92
EC553
TAC553

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVIIIa and b(SOL/8AB.)
Belgium54
Spain10
France4 024
The Netherlands302
EC4 390
TAC4 390

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesSoleSolea spp. ZoneVIIIc, VIIId, VIIIe, IX, X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(SOX/8CDE34)
Spain458
Portugal758
EC1 216
TAC1 216

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattus ZoneIIIa(SPR/03A.)
Denmark34 843
Germany73
Sweden13 184
EC48 100
TAC52 000

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Including sandeel.

May only be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IV.

This quantity may be fished in ICES zone IV and zone VIa North of 56°30′N. Any by-catch of blue whiting shall be counted against the blue whiting quota established for ICES zones VIa, VIb and VII.

1 832 tonnes can be caught as herring in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes less than 32 mm. If the quota of 1 832 tonnes of herring is exhausted then all fisheries using nets with mesh sizes less than 32 mm is prohibited.

Preliminary TAC. The final TAC will be established in the light of new scientific advice during the first half of 2009.

SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattus ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium1 729
Denmark136 826
Germany1 729
France1 729
The Netherlands1 729
Sweden1 330f101
United Kingdom5 705
EC150 777
Norway10 000f102
Faroe Islands9 160f103 f104
TAC170 000f105

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Species Sprat Sprattus sprattus Zone VIId and VIIe (SPR/7DE.)
Belgium 31

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Denmark 1 997
Germany 31
France 430
The Netherlands 430
United Kingdom 3 226
EC 6 145
TAC 6 145

A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.

SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthias ZoneEC waters of IIIa(DGS/03A-C.)
Denmark31f106
Sweden73
EC104
TAC104

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.

Including catches taken with long-lines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calceus), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lantern shark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lantern shark (Etmopterus spinax), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and Spurdog (Squalus acanthias).

SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthias ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(DGS/2AC4-C)
Belgium4f107
Denmark26
Germany5
France8
The Netherlands7
Sweden0
United Kingdom216
EC266
Norway50f108
TAC316

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.

SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthias ZoneEC and international waters of I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV(DGS/15X14)
Belgium73f109
Germany16
Spain38
France309
Ireland195
The Netherlands1
Portugal2
United Kingdom368
EC1 002
TAC1 002

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

May only be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IV.

May be fished in ICES zones IV, VIa North of 56°30′N, VII e, VIIf and VIIh.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp. ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(JAX/2AC4-C)
Belgium54
Denmark23 509
Germany1 772
France37
Ireland1 364
The Netherlands3 814
Sweden750
United Kingdom3 470
EC34 770
Norway3 600f110
Faroe Islands939f111
TAC39 309

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

May be fished in ICES zone IV, VIa North of 56° 30′ N, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh.

Species Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. Zone VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EC and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (JAX/578/14)
Denmark 15 056

Analytical TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Germany 12 035
Spain 16 435
France 7 952
Ireland 39 179
The Netherlands 57 415
Portugal 1 591
United Kingdom 16 276
EC 165 939
Faeroe Islands 4 061 f112
TAC 170 000

Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp. ZoneVIIIc and IX(JAX/8C9.)
Spain31 069f113
France393
Portugal26 288
EC57 750
TAC57 750

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Waters adjacent to the Azores.

Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp. ZoneX; EC waters of CECAFf114(JAX/X34PRT)
Portugal3 200f115
EC3 200
TAC3 200

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Waters adjacent to Madeira.

Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp. ZoneEC waters of CECAFf116(JAX/341PRT)
Portugal1 280f117
EC1 280
TAC1 280

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp. ZoneEC waters of CECAFf118(JAX/341SPN)
Spain1 280
EC1 280
TAC1 280

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

F3The quota may be fished only while the by-catches of whiting in ICES zone IIIa, whiting in ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa, haddock in ICES zone IIIa and EC waters of ICES zones IIIb, IIIc and IIId, and haddock in ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa remain below the estimated quantities of industrial by-catches shown in the footnotes to the tables of catch limits for those stocks.

Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV only.

This quota may be fished only in ICES IV and VIa, North of 56°30′N.

Species Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki Zone IIIa; EC waters of IIa and IV NOP/2A3A4.
Denmark 116 642 f119

Analytical TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Germany 22 f120
The Netherlands 86
EC 116 750
Norway 1 000 f121
TAC Not relevant

Including inextricably mixed horse mackerel.

SpeciesNorway pout Trisopterus esmarkii ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NOP/4AB-N.)
Denmark950f122
United Kingdom50
EC1 000
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.

Of which no more than 400 tonnes of horse mackerel.

SpeciesIndustrial fish ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(I/F/4AB-N.)
Sweden800f123 f124
EC800
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Taken with long-lines only, including grenadiers, rat tails, Mora mora and greater fork beard.

SpeciesCombined quota ZoneEC waters of Vb, VI and VII(R/G/5B67-C)
ECNot relevant
Norway140f125
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of ‘other species’ at a traditional level.

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned, exceptions may be introduced after consultations as appropriate.

SpeciesOther species ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(OTH/4AB-N.)
Belgium27
Denmark2 500
Germany282
France116
The Netherlands200
SwedenNot relevantf126
United Kingdom1 875
EC5 000f127
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Limited to ICES zones IIa and IV.

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned, exceptions may be introduced after consultations as appropriate.

Limited to by-catches of whitefish in ICES zones IV and VIa.

SpeciesOther species ZoneEC waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56°30′N(OTH/2A46AN)
ECNot relevant
Norway2 720f128 f129
Faroe Islands150f130
TACNot relevant

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2009 of 17 June 2009 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 as regards catch limits for the fisheries on sandeel in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa and EC waters of ICES zones IIa and IV.

F2

Substituted by Council Regulation (EC) No 753/2009 of 27 July 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 43/2009, as regards fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks.

F3

Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 709/2009 of 5 August 2009 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 as regards catch limits for Norway pout in ICES zone IIIa and EC waters of ICES zones IIa and IV.

Editorial notes

X1

Substituted by Corrigendum to Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (Official Journal of the European Union L 22 of 26 January 2009).

Footnotes

f1

Excluding waters within 6 miles of UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

f2

Of which no more than 311 289 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

f3

Of which no more than 476 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

f4

Of which no more than 11 431 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

f5

Of which no more than 6 804 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only. (SAN/*03A.).

f6

Of which no more than 330 000 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only. (SAN/*03A.).

f7

To be taken in ICES zone IV.

f8

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

f9

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

f10

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

f11

This quota should be fished in EC waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII.

f12

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in zones Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zones Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.

f13

Including ling. The quotas for Norway are ling 5 638 tonnes, and tusk 3 350 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in zones Vb, VI and VII.

f14

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

f15

To be taken in Skagerrak.

f16

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States must inform the Commission of their landings of herring distinguishing between ICES zones IVa and IVb.

f17

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

f18

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for these species.

f19

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

f20

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

f21

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

f22

Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a line running due south from Landguard Point (51°56′ N, 1°19.1′ E) to latitude 51°33′ N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom.

f23

Up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in zone IVb. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (HER/*04B.).

f24

Reference is to the herring stock in ICES zone VIa, north of 56°00′ N and in that part of VIa which is situated east of 07°00′ W and north of 55°00′ N, excluding the Clyde.

f25

This quota may only be taken in ICES zone VIa north of 56°30′ N.

f26

Reference is to the herring stock in ICES zone VIa south of 56°00′ N and west of 07°00′ W.

f27

Clyde stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime area situated to the north-east of a line drawn between the Mull of Kintyre and Corsewall Point.

f28

Zone VIIa is reduced by the area added to the ICES zones VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk bounded:

  • to the north by latitude 52° 30′N,

  • to the south by latitude 52° 00′N,

  • to the west by the coast of Ireland,

  • to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

f29

This zone is increased by the area bounded:

  • to the north by latitude 52° 30′N,

  • to the south by latitude 52° 00′N,

  • to the west by the coast of Ireland,

  • to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

f30

Area as defined in Article 4(b) of this Regulation.

f31

Area as defined in Article 4(c) of this Regulation.

f32

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

f33

By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for this species.

f34

A maximum landing size of 210 cm (fork length) shall be respected.

f35

Of which up to 5 % may be fished in ICES zones VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/*8ABDE).

f36

Excluding an estimate of 264 tonnes of industrial by-catches.

f37

Excluding an estimate of 746 tonnes of industrial by-catches.

f38

By-catches of cod, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for this species.

f39

Excluding an estimate of 773 tonnes of industrial by-catch.

f40

Excluding an estimate of 1 063 tonnes of industrial by-catches.

f41

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

f42

By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe shall be counted against the quota for these species.

f43

Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

f44

Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

f45

Transfers of this quota may be effected to EC waters of zones IIa and IV. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.

f46

Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

f47

Transfers of this quota may be effected to Zones IV and EC waters of zone IIa. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.

f48

Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

f49

Of which up to 68 % may be fished in Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM1).

f50

Of which up to 27 % may be fished in Faroese waters (WHB/*05B-F).

f51

May be fished in EC waters in zones II, IVa, VIa north of 56°30N, VIb and VII west of 12°W (WHB/*8CX34) No more than 40 000 tonnes may be fished in zone IVa.

f52

Of which up to 500 tonnes may consist of argentine (Argentina spp.).

f53

Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable catches of argentine (Argentina spp.).

f54

May be fished in EC waters in zones II, IVa, V, VIa north of 56°30′ N, VIb and VII west of 12° W. The catch in zone IVa shall be no more than 2 625 tonnes.

f55

Of which up to 68 % may be fished in Norwegian Exclusive Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM2).

f56

Of which up to 27 % may be fished in Faroese waters (WHB/*5B-F.).

f57

To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement.

f58

The catch in Zone IV shall be no more than 24 229 tonnes, i.e. 25 % of Norway's access level.

f59

To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands established under the Coastal States arrangement.

f60

May also be fished in zone VIb. The catch in zone IV shall be no more than 5 000 tonnes.

f61

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

f62

This quota can be fished in EC-waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII.

f63

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbard fish to be counted against this quota. This quota can be fished in EC waters of VIa north of 56°30′N and VIb.

f64

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

f65

Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.

f66

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in zones Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zones VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.

f67

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway are ling 5 638 tonnes and tusk 3 350 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in zones Vb, VI and VII.

f68

Including tusk. Only to be taken in zones VIb and VIa north of 56° 30′ N.

f69

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in ICES zone VIa and VIb. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zone VI shall not exceed 75 tonnes.

f70

Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.

f71

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quotas for this species.

f72

Area as defined in Article 16(3) of this Regulation.

f73

Fishing for shrimps Penaeus subtilis and Penaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 m deep.

f74

Area as defined in Article 4(b) of this Regulation.

f75

Area as defined in Article 4(c) of this Regulation.

f76

May only be taken in IV (EC waters) and IIIa. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

f77

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting shall be counted against the quota for this species.

f78

Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/2AC4-C), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately.

f79

By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 m length overall.

f80

Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

f81

Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus)) (RJN/67AKXD), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKXD), Smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/67AKXD), Sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and Shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

f82

Does not apply to Undulate ray (Raja undulata), Common skate (Dipturus batis), Norwegian skate (Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis) and White skate (Rostroraja alba). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

f83

Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/07D.) shall be reported separately.

f84

Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis) and Undulate Ray (Raja undulate). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

f85

Catches of Cuckoo ray ( Leucoraja naevus ) (RJN/89-C.), Thornback ray ( Raja clavata ) (RJC/89-C.) shall be reported separately.

f86

Does not apply to Undulate ray (Raja undulata), Common skate (Dipturus batis) and White skate (Rostroraja alba). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

f87

Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/03-C.), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/03-C.), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/03-C.), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/03-C.) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/03-C.) shall be reported separately.

f88

Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

f89

Of which 350 tonnes are allocated to Norway and are to be taken in the EC waters of ICES zones IIa and VI. In ICES zone VI this quantity may only be fished with long-lines.

f90

Including 242 tonnes to be taken in Norwegian waters south of 62°N(MAC/*04N-).

f91

When fishing in Norwegian waters, by-catches of cod, haddock, Pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quotas for this species.

f92

To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This quota may be fished in zone IVa only, except for 3 000 tonnes that may be fished in zone IIIa.

f93

TAC agreed by the EC, Norway and Faroe Islands for the northern area.

f94

May be fished only in ICES zones IIa, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N), IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh.

f95

May be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IVa north of 59° N from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December. A quantity of 3 982 tonnes of the Faeroe Islands' own quota may be fished in ICES zone VIa north of 56° 30′ N throughout the year.

f96

TAC agreed by the EC, Norway and Faeroe Islands for the northern area.

f97

Quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in ICES zones VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State.

f98

Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.

f99

Of which no more than 750 tonnes may be fished in IIIa.

f100

May be fished only in zone IV.

f101

Including sandeel.

f102

May only be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IV.

f103

This quantity may be fished in ICES zone IV and zone VIa North of 56°30′N. Any by-catch of blue whiting shall be counted against the blue whiting quota established for ICES zones VIa, VIb and VII.

f104

1 832 tonnes can be caught as herring in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes less than 32 mm. If the quota of 1 832 tonnes of herring is exhausted then all fisheries using nets with mesh sizes less than 32 mm is prohibited.

f105

Preliminary TAC. The final TAC will be established in the light of new scientific advice during the first half of 2009.

f106

A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.

f107

A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.

f108

Including catches taken with long-lines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calceus), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lantern shark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lantern shark (Etmopterus spinax), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and Spurdog (Squalus acanthias).

f109

A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.

f110

May only be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IV.

f111

May be fished in ICES zones IV, VIa North of 56°30′N, VII e, VIIf and VIIh.

f112

May be fished in ICES zone IV, VIa North of 56° 30′ N, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh.

f113

Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.

f114

Waters adjacent to the Azores.

f115

Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.

f116

Waters adjacent to Madeira.

f117

Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.

f118

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.

f119

The quota may be fished only while the by-catches of whiting in ICES zone IIIa, whiting in ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa, haddock in ICES zone IIIa and EC waters of ICES zones IIIb, IIIc and IIId, and haddock in ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa remain below the estimated quantities of industrial by-catches shown in the footnotes to the tables of catch limits for those stocks.

f120

Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV only.

f121

This quota may be fished only in ICES IV and VIa, North of 56°30′N.

f122

Including inextricably mixed horse mackerel.

f123

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.

f124

Of which no more than 400 tonnes of horse mackerel.

f125

Taken with long-lines only, including grenadiers, rat tails, Mora mora and greater fork beard.

f126

Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of ‘other species’ at a traditional level.

f127

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned, exceptions may be introduced after consultations as appropriate.

f128

Limited to ICES zones IIa and IV.

f129

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned, exceptions may be introduced after consultations as appropriate.

f130

Limited to by-catches of whitefish in ICES zones IV and VIa.

Notes on Annex I

Editorial notes

X1

Deleted by Corrigendum to Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (Official Journal of the European Union L 22 of 26 January 2009).