031100 Marine fishing


This type includes:

  • fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters
  • taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs
  • whale catching
  • taking of marine aquatic animals: turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, sea urchins, etc.

This type also includes:

  • activities of vessels engaged both in fishing and in processing and preserving of fish
  • gathering of other marine organisms and materials: natural pearls, sponges, coral and algae

This type excludes:

  • capturing of marine mammals, except whales, e.g. walruses, seals (see 017000)
  • processing of whales on factory ships (see 101100)
  • processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore (see 102000)
  • renting of pleasure boats with crew for sea and coastal water transport (e.g. for fishing cruises) (see 501000)
  • fishing inspection, protection and patrol services (see 842400)
  • fishing practiced for sport or recreation and related services (see 931900)
  • operation of sport fishing preserves (see 931900)

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Corresponding NOGA2002 codes