TITLE II U.K. MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION AND CONTROL MEASURES CONCERNING CERTAIN SPECIES

CHAPTER IV U.K. Blue marlin and white marlin in the Atlantic

Article 27 U.K. Release of blue marlin and white marlin caught alive

1. By way of derogation from Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, when their quota is being approached, [F1 a fisheries administration must ensure that vessels in its fleet] release all blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) and white marlin (Tetrapturus albidus) that are alive by the time of boarding.

2. [F2 A fisheries administration] referred to in paragraph 1 shall take appropriate measures to ensure that blue marlin and white marlin are released in a manner that maximise their chances of survival.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Art. 27(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Common Fisheries Policy and Aquaculture (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/753), regs. 1, 7(24)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F2 Words in Art. 27(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Common Fisheries Policy and Aquaculture (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/753), regs. 1, 7(24)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)