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Declaration of a Libyan Fisheries Protection Zone in the Mediterranean Sea.

Country/Territory
Libya
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Protected fishing area Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone Protected area Sovereignty
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Declaration enters into force on 24 February 2005.
Abstract

This Declaration of the General Popular Committee designates the zone situated in the north of the Libyan Territorial Sea, which extends for 62 nautical miles, to be a protected fishing area under the sovereignty and control of the Libyan Arab Republic. All fishing methods and gear used in the above-mentioned area without previous licences from the competent authority are prohibited. This Declaration will be deposited at the UN and published by all media.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.un.org