| a Sub-regions or fishing grounds are established by Member States for the first programming period (2009-2010); they may be redefined by Regional Coordination Meetings and agreed by STECF if necessary. This level should be consistent with existing geographical divisions. | |||
| Sub-region/Fishing grounda | Region | Supra region | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Cluster of spatial units on level 4 as defined in Appendix I (ICES subdivision) | Baltic Sea (ICES areas III b-d) | Baltic Sea (ICES areas III b-d), North Sea (ICES areas IIIa, IV and VIId) and Eastern Arctic (ICES areas I and II), and North Atlantic (ICES areas V-XIV and NAFO areas). | |
| Cluster of spatial units on level 3 as defined in Appendix I (ICES Division) | North Sea (ICES areas IIIa, IV and VIId) and Eastern Arctic (ICES areas I and II) | ||
| Cluster of spatial units on level 3 as defined in Appendix I (ICES/NAFO Division) | North Atlantic (ICES areas V-XIV and NAFO areas) | ||
| Cluster of spatial units on level 4 as defined in Appendix I (GSA) | Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea | Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea | |
| RFMO’s sampling Sub-areas (except GFCM) | Other regions where fisheries are operated by EU vessels and managed by RFMO’s to which the Community is contracting party or observer (e.g. ICCAT, IOTC, CECAF…) | Other regions | |