Decision No.1044/1 of 2014 on General conditions to protect cetaceans/marine mammals (as whales, dolphins and sea lions). Country/Territory Lebanon Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of species Marine mammals Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Wild fauna Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decision enters into force after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 6 articles aims at protecting animal species by prohibiting fishing, capture, transfer or sale of cetaceans and marine mammals as whales, dolphins and sea lions. Fishermen must immediately release them still alive, after removing the hooks and avoiding any dangers, if caught and inform the concerned department at the Ministry of Agriculture about type and number of these animals even if they are only sighted, alive or dead. Full text Arabic