Deep-sea fishing conditions in North-East Atlantic & repeal of Reg 2347/2002

This procedure establishes specific rules for fishing deep-sea fish stocks in the North-East Atlantic. It aims to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems and ensure the long-term sustainability of fish populations by managing how and where deep-sea fishing can occur in both EU and international waters.

The rules primarily affect commercial fishing fleets operating in the North-East Atlantic. It introduces stricter conservation measures and repeals older regulations to modernize the management of deep-sea fishery resources.