The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) is coordinating the fisheries control for bluefin tuna in the framework of its Joint Deployment Plan (JDP). In this context, Member States (MS) and EFCA will pool their control and inspection means to jointly implement monitoring, control and surveillance activities.
Belgium has established a new Real-Time Closure (RTC) in their waters of the North Sea for juvenile fish:
For the period from the 24 of April 2023 to the 15 of May 2023 23:59 hrs (See more Information).
During its meeting held in Vigo, EFCA Administrative Board adopted the Annual Report reflecting all the activities undertaken by the EFCA last year.
Denmark has established two Real-Time Closures (RTCs) in their waters of The Skagerrak :
Denmark has established a Real Time Closure in the context of Commission Regulation (EC) no 724/2010. Further details can be found on the Danish website.
RTC closures are published by the Member States and the relevant announcements are now centralised at this link.
Sweden has established a Real-Time Closure (RTC) for Northern prawn fisheries in their waters of The Skagerrak. An inspection has revealed that the amount of juvenile prawns is found to be too high.
The information as per procedure on the fish juvenile RTC is following:
Denmark has established two Real-Time Closures (RTCs) in their waters of The Skagerrak :
For the period from the 29 of March 2023 to the 18 of April 2023 24:00 hrs (See more Information).
Denmark has established a new Real-Time Closure (RTC) in their waters of The Skagerrak :
For the period from the 24 of March 2023 to the 13 of April 2023 23:59 hrs (See more Information).
The European Fisheries Control Agency and the European Environment Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve the exchange of expertise and relevant information between the two EU Agencies. The cooperation will enhance the coordination and implementation of their activities and to ensure the promotion of joint activities.
Denmark has established a new Real-Time Closure (RTC) in their waters of The Skagerrak :
For the period from the 22 of March 2023 to the 11 of April 2023 23:59 hrs (See more Information).
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