Division 1 Baseline mesh sizes for towed gear
United Kingdom
The following codend mesh sizes shall apply in the NEAFC Regulatory Area.
| Codend Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 100 mm | Whole area | None |
| At least 35 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for blue whiting |
| At least 32 mm | ICES sub-areas 1 and 2 | Directed fishing for Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis). A sorting grid with a maximum bar spacing of 22 shall be fitted |
| At least 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for mackerel, capelin and argentines |