Act No. 7.643 prohibiting the catching of Cetaceans. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1987 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Marine mammals Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act prohibits the fishing of all Cetacean species. It consists of 5 articles specifying conditions of the aforementioned prohibition and establishing controls to be carried out and sanctions to be paid by offenders. Full text Portuguese Website www.bdtextual.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Order No. 5 regulating maritime traffic in order to protect dolphins in the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha Island. Legislation | Brazil | 1995 Keyword: Marine mammals, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 2.306 prohibiting intentional disturb of all species of cetaceans into the brazilan territorial sea. Legislation | Brazil | 1990 Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX