Considering the data on catches made by the Portuguese fleet of the ray stock (Rajiformes) in ICES zones 8 and 9, it is reported that the quota utilization reached 95%.

Therefore, in accordance with Article 1(4) of Order No. 20/2013, of January 22, in its current wording, for trips starting from 00:00 on December 18, directed fishing is prohibited and landings limited to bycatches of up to 50 kg per vessel on each fishing trip.