# Regulation (EU) 2016/2336 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 establishing specific conditions for fishing for deep-sea stocks in the north-east Atlantic and provisions for fishing in international waters of the north-east Atlantic and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2347/2002, Article 1: Objectives

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

This Regulation shall contribute to the achievement of the fisheries objectives as far as deep-sea species and habitats are concerned. In addition, it shall aim at:
(a)improving scientific knowledge on deep-sea species and their habitats;
(b)preventing significant adverse impacts on VMEs within the framework of deep-sea fishing and ensuring the long-term conservation of deep-sea fish stocks;
(c)ensuring that ... measures for the purpose of sustainable management of deep-sea fish stocks are consistent with the Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, in particular Resolutions 61/105 and 64/72.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2016/2336/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2016-2336/article-1
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