The Decree amends the provisions of articles 1 and 2 of Presidential Order No. 86 on shellfish fishing. Provisions are set forth regarding fishing gears, open and closed seasons, prohibited catch of species, minimum catch size. Shellfish fishing shall be practiced by professional fishermen that are provided with a special license. As shells are considered the bivalves clams (Bivalvia) and gastropods (Gasteropada). The fishery of the above species only, excluded the fishery of any other aquatic organism, shall be performed within the entire national territory exclusively with oar-propelled and mechanically-driven professional coastal vessels using boat and hand dredgers only. The fishery of the above mentioned shellfish may also be practiced by underwater fishermen using a permanent system of air supply (compressor) placed on the vessel. It is prohibited to fish shells: one hour before sunset and one hour after sunrise; at a distance bigger than 200 meters from aquaculture plants and 500 meters radial from brackish water estuaries and state-owned aquaculture plants; at marine areas laying out of harbours delimitations, gulfs with permanent anchorage of boats, near shipwrecks, minefields, within the course line of boats, at underwater antiquities areas and in specifically prohibited for fishery areas, as they are determined by the current legislative provisions.
Grèce · 2003-08-01