Article 5 Survivability exemption for red sea bream

The exemption from the landing obligation for species for which scientific evidence demonstrates high survival rates, as provided for in Article 15(4)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, shall apply to red seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) caught with the artisanal gear voracera in ICES division 9a and to red seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) caught with hooks and lines (gear codes: LHP, LHM, LLS, LLD) in ICES subareas 8 and 10 and in ICES division 9a.

Member States having a direct management interest shall submit as soon as possible, but not later than by 1 May every year additional scientific information supporting the exemption laid down in paragraph 1 for red seabream caught with hooks and lines in ICES subareas 8 and 10 and in ICES division 9a. The Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries shall assess the provided scientific information by 31 July every year.

When discarding red sea bream caught in the cases referred to in paragraph 1, the red seabream shall be released immediately.