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1. This Regulation shall apply:

(a) to the conservation, management and exploitation of living aquatic resources where such activities are pursued (i) in the maritime waters of the Mediterranean Sea to the east of the line 5 o36' W (hereinafter Mediterranean Sea) falling under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Member States;

(ii) by Union ◄ fishing vessels in the Mediterranean Sea outside the waters referred to in (i);

(iii) by nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, in the Mediterranean Sea, outside the waters referred to in (i); and (b) to marketing of fishery products caught in the Mediterranean Sea.

2. This Regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted solely for the purpose of scientific investigations, which are carried out with the permission and under the authority of the Member State or Member States concerned.