Announcement on the prohibition of fishing in natural waters in the Altay region in 2019.. Country/Territory China Document type Miscellaneous Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquatic animals Protection of environment Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract As the only river in China that flows into the Arctic Ocean, the Irtysh River originates from the Altai Mountains in Fuyun County, Altay Region. The two sources, the Kayirt River and the Kuyert River, merge to become the well-known Irtysh River. This Announcement is enacted to protect the natural water fishery resources and natural water ecological environment in Altay Region. Full text Chinese Website www.altxw.com