Real-time closures for Northern prawn fisheries in Skagerrak

This regulation establishes detailed rules for implementing 'real-time closures' in the Skagerrak area to protect Northern prawn fisheries. These temporary closures prevent fishing in specific zones to protect juvenile prawns and ensure the long-term sustainability of the stock.

This affects commercial fishing vessels operating in the Skagerrak. It introduces a mechanism where areas are closed to fishing quickly based on the presence of young prawns, requiring fishers to adapt their locations.