Council Regulation (EU) 2026/249 Article 52

Prohibition of fishing for anadromous fish

Article 52

1. Union fishing vessels fishing in the NPFC Convention area shall not fish for, retain on board, tranship or land Chum salmon ( Oncorhynchus keta ), Coho salmon ( Oncorhynchus kisutch ), Pink salmon ( Oncorhynchus gorbuscha ), Sockeye salmon ( Oncorhynchus nerka ), Chinook salmon ( Oncorhynchus tshawytscha ), Cherry salmon ( Oncorhynchus masou ) and Steelhead trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ). 2. When accidentally caught, specimens of the species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed and shall be promptly released.

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