If, for example, a specific fishing area needs to be closed to protect a particular habitat, such as a sensitive coral reef, or if derogations need to be allowed for specific vessels that do not impact the seabed, all this can be done through technical measures decided by the Member States around that sea basin, in consultation with their stakeholders.
Kui niteks konkreetne pgipiirkond on vaja teatava elupaiga (nt tundlike korallrahude) kaitseks sulgeda vi kui konkreetsele laevale, kelle tegevus ei mjuta merephja, on vaja teha erand, saavad seda tehniliste meetmete abil teha knealuse mereala liikmesriigid, konsulteerides asjaomaste sidusrhmadega.