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BOE-A-2026-8400 ·16 April 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Fishing sector: list of species exempt from the landing obligation for 2026

The General Secretariat for Fisheries has published the list of species for 2026 that are exempt from the landing obligation due to their high survival capacity. This measure is based on Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, which allows for the non-application of the landing obligation when there is scientific evidence of high survival rates following release at sea (Art. 15.4). The list includes species in Western Waters and the Mediterranean Sea under specific fishing gear requirements.

In 3 key points

  1. Exemption from the landing obligation for species with high survival capacity according to Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 (Art. 15.4). (art. 15.4)
  2. The scampi exemption in the Western Mediterranean does not apply in July and August (*). (*)
  3. The scampi exemption in south-western waters requires an onboard discard duct system (*). (*)

How it affects those involved

For fishing operators, this resolution allows certain species to be released at sea without incurring penalties, provided that the stipulated fishing gear and zones are used (e.g., scampi in bottom trawling or red seabream on lines). In the Western Mediterranean, the exemption for scampi does not apply during July and August (*). Compliance with these exemptions is subject to the use of selective gear and, in the case of scampi in south-western waters, the installation of an onboard discard duct system (*).

Lifecycle

2026-04-16PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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