# 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, Division 22: Special measures for the Eastern, Western and Central Pacific Ocean

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

In the Eastern, Western and Central Pacific Ocean purse seine vessels shall promptly release unharmed, to the extent practicable, all sea turtles, sharks, billfishes, rays, dorado, and other non-target species. Fishers 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/2009/43/annex/III/part/E/division/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-43/annex-III/part-E/division-22
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