Regulation (EU) 2024/2594, adopted on 18 September 2024, establishes conservation, management, and control measures for fisheries in the North-East Atlantic, aligning EU law with the recommendations of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC).
The regulation applies within the NEAFC Convention Area, encompassing all waters surrounding Ireland.
Key provisions include:
- Conservation Measures: Implementing strategies to preserve fish stocks and marine ecosystems, ensuring sustainable fishing practices.
- Management Measures: Establishing guidelines for the allocation and monitoring of fishing quotas among EU Member States, promoting equitable resource distribution.
- Control Measures: Enhancing monitoring, control, and surveillance to ensure compliance with established rules, including vessel inspections and reporting requirements.
This regulation supersedes previous EU legislation to reflect the latest NEAFC recommendations, aiming to promote sustainable fisheries management and the long-term conservation of marine biological resources in the North-East Atlantic.
