TAC and Quotas Regulation 2012

This regulation sets the maximum amount of fish that can be caught (Total Allowable Catches) and distributes these limits as quotas among EU member states for the year 2012. It aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of fish stocks and prevent overfishing in European waters.

The rules primarily affect the commercial fishing industry and national maritime authorities. It determines how much of specific fish species can be harvested, impacting the operational capacity of fishing fleets.