1.It shall be prohibited to catch or harvest marine species using the following methods:
(a)toxic, stupefying or corrosive substances;
(b)electric current except for the electric pulse trawl, which shall only be allowed under the specific provisions of Part D of Annex V;
(c)explosives;
(d)pneumatic hammers or other percussive instruments;
(e)towed devices for harvesting red coral or other type of corals or coral-like organisms;
(f)St Andrew’s cross and similar grabs for harvesting, in particular, red coral or other type of corals and coral-like species;
(g)any type of projectile, with the exception of those used to kill caged or trapped tuna and of hand-held spears and spear guns used in recreational fishing without an aqualung, from dawn until dusk.
2.Notwithstanding Article 2, this Article shall apply to [F1United Kingdom] vessels in international waters and the waters of third countries, except where the rules adopted by multilateral fisheries organisations, under bilateral or multilateral agreements, or by a third country, specifically provide otherwise.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Art. 7(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Common Fisheries Policy and Animals (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1312), regs. 1(3), 5(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)