Council Regulation (EU) 2026/249 Article 16

Closed fishing seasons for sandeels

Article 16

Commercial fishing for sandeels ( Ammodytes spp.) with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm shall be prohibited in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4 from 1 January to 31 March 2026 and from 1 August to 31. December 2026.

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