Regulation No. 1291 on the Prohibition of Fishing for Greenland Halibut in Svalbard’s Territorial Waters and Internal Waters in 2002.

This Regulation applies to fishing in Svalbard’s territorial waters and internal waters by Norwegian and foreign vessels of any kind that engage in commercial fishing or assist the fishing fleet, including exploration and research vessels. Fishing for Greenland halibut is prohibited. When fishing for other species, it is permitted to have up to 7% Greenland halibut mixed in on board at the end of the fishing operation and in the landed catch. However, up to 12% Greenland halibut as bycatch is allowed in individual catches.