FAO major areas
Defined in Annex I, Regulation (EC) No 762/2008
Definitions over time (1)
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4. ‘FAO major areas’ means the geographical areas identified using the international numerical-2 code as defined by the FAO (CWP Handbook of fishery statistical standards. Section H: Fishing areas for statistical purposes). The FAO major areas covered for the purpose of this Regulation are the following: Code Area 01 Inland waters (Africa) 05 Inland waters (Europe) 27 North-east Atlantic 34 Atlantic Eastern Central 37 Mediterranean and Black Seas ... Other areas (to be specified)