There are options for exchange of species, between fishing years or the acquisition of quota from other quota holders. Every operator can also land up to 5% in excess of their annual catch quota (0.5% for pelagic species). This excess catch must be registered and weighed separately and sold at an auction market. The proceedings are then divided such that 20% go to the operator but 80% go to a special research-and-development fund governed by the Minister.