Article 7 Prohibited fishing gear and methods

toxic, stupefying or corrosive substances;

electric current except for the electric pulse trawl, which shall only be allowed under the specific provisions of Part D of Annex V;

explosives;

pneumatic hammers or other percussive instruments;

towed devices for harvesting red coral or other type of corals or coral-like organisms;

St Andrew’s cross and similar grabs for harvesting, in particular, red coral or other type of corals and coral-like species;

any type of projectile, with the exception of those used to kill caged or trapped tuna and of hand-held spears and spear guns used in recreational fishing without an aqualung, from dawn until dusk.