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Real Time Closure

Norway and the European Union have established systems for Real Time Closures (RTC) in the North Sea and Skagerrak.

By nature, the two systems are similar, but have different trigger levels. An RTC regime gives the possibility to close fishing grounds in the North Sea and Skagerrak for the protection of juveniles and small fish.

In accordance with section 47 second paragraph of the regulations relating to sea-water fisheries, the Directorate of Fisheries are given the legal authority to close and open fishing grounds within Norwegian Jurisdiction of the North Sea and Skagerrak with the purpose of protecting juveniles and small fish.

In accordance with the RTC regime a restricted fishing ground will be closed for 14 days if the intermixture of juvenile or small fish exceeds the criterias specified in the regulations. 

You find information about Real Time Closure here (in Norwegian)