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)

Article 28 U.K. Landing of blue marlin and white marlin beyond the fishing opportunities

When a [F3 fisheries administration] has exhausted its quota, that [F3 fisheries administration] shall ensure that the landings of blue marlin and white marlin that are dead when brought alongside the vessel are not sold or entered into commerce. Such landings shall not count against that [F3 fisheries administration]'s catch limits as set out in paragraph 1 of ICCAT Recommendation 2015-05, provided that such prohibition is clearly explained in the annual report referred to in Article 71 of this Regulation.

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Art. 28 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Common Fisheries Policy and Aquaculture (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/753), regs. 1, 7(25); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 29 U.K. Recreational fisheries of blue marlin and white marlin

1. [F4 A fisheries administration that has vessels in its fleet which] are engaged in recreational fisheries of blue marlin and white marlin shall maintain a 5 % scientific observer coverage of blue marlin and white marlin tournament landings.

2. In recreational fisheries of blue marlin a minimum conservation size of 251 cm lower jaw fork length shall apply.

3. In recreational fisheries of white marlin a minimum conservation size of 168 cm lower jaw fork length shall apply.

4. It shall be prohibited to sell or to offer for sale any part or whole carcass of blue marlin or white marlin caught in recreational fisheries.

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in Art. 29(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(26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)