Decree No. 299 of 1999 relative to protection of the coral reef. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1999 (2003) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Coral Management/conservation Protected area Aquatic animals Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree aims at the protection of the coral reef against destruction resulting from fishing activities so as to preserve a beneficial environment for fish resources. Due attention shall be had when fishing in the vicinity of the reef. In specified areas use of certain nets which may touch the bottom of the sea is prohibited. The prohibition applies to both Norwegian and foreign vessels in the area the geographical coordinates are indicated in article 3. Enforcement of provisions of this Decree is based on section 8 of Act No. 91 of 1976 and section 9 of Act No. 40 of 1983. (6 articles) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway. Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters. Legislation | Norway | 2009 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters. Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2019) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX