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Division 1 Closed area for the conservation of cod in ICES division 6a

United Kingdom

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From 1 January to 31 March, and from 1 October to 31 December, each year, it shall be prohibited to conduct any fishing activity using any towed gear or static nets in the area enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following coordinates, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system:

  • 55°25′ N, 7°07′ W

  • 55°25′ N, 7°00′ W

  • 55°18′ N, 6°50′ W

  • 55°17′ N, 6°50′ W

  • 55°17′ N, 6°52′ W

  • 55°25′ N, 7°07 W.