Decree No. 18 of 2001 declaring the zone of Mirwah Island a marine protected area. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Marine protected areas Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Decree is to declare the islands of Mirwah and Butina marine protected areas. This Decree is composed of 8 articles. Article 1 delimits the boundaries of the aforementioned protected area. Article 2 deals with the Competent Authority responsible for the management and administration of the protected area. Articles 3-5 specify activities prohibited in the protected Zones. Article 6 entrusts the Competent Authority to define the fishing zones, licence’s requirements and control mea Full text Arabic Website www.ead.ae