Prohibited fishing gear and methods
Article 7
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 Union 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.