New marine conservation measures in Swedish Kattegat waters to protect vulnerable ecosystems
16 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Fishermen and fishing fleets operating in Kattegat waters, especially Swedish and Danish
Summary
The EU updates fishing restrictions in the Nordvästra Skånes havsområde marine zone (Sweden) to protect vulnerable habitats and species in the Kattegat.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Delegated Regulation amends Regulation (UE) 2017/118 to strengthen conservation measures in the Nordvästra Skånes havsområde marine protected area, located in the Kattegat between Sweden and Denmark. The new provisions establish specific restrictions or conditions for fishing activities in that zone in order to pr…
Full official title
OJ:L_202600785: Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2026/785 de la Comisión, de 7 de abril de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2017/118 en lo que respecta a las medidas de conservación en el lugar Nordvästra Skånes havsområde, en el Kattegat