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Sea bass measures come into force
皇冠体育app European Commission has introduced measures affecting fishing for sea bass.
皇冠体育app European Commission has introduced measures affecting fishing for sea bass in waters around the UK.
Vessels fishing with mid -water trawls with mesh size greater than 70mm will not be permitted to catch, retain or land bass caught with these fishing gears. 皇冠体育app measures apply immediately and will remain in force until 30th April 2015.
Further details can be found on the .
Defra took part in the discussions on regulation at European level on behalf of the UK. 皇冠体育app full regulation can be found .
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Published 21 January 2015
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