Article 21 Nature conservation measures

F1Regulations made under Article 15(2), in relation to the protection of sensitive species and habitats, may in particular:

1. (a)

   F2include measures relating to lists of sensitive species and habitats most at risk from fishing activities within the relevant region based on the best available scientific advice;

2. (b)

   specify the use of additional or alternative measures to those referred to in Annex XIII to minimise the incidental catches of the species referred to in Article 11;

3. (c)

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4. (d)

   specify measures to minimise the impacts of fishing gear on sensitive habitats;

5. (e)

   specify restrictions on the operation of certain gear or introduce a total prohibition on the use of certain fishing gear within an area where such gear represent a threat to the conservation status of species in that area as referred to in Articles 10 and 11 or other sensitive habitats.