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