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Decree No. 472 of 1982 prohibiting hunting of certain species of birds and animals in the Province of Sinai.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of species Fishing gear/fishing method Coral Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Birds Ecosystem preservation Marine fishes Protected area Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree is composed of 4 articles. Hunting of certain species of birds and animals in the zones of El-Zaranik, El-Bardwil, Sbekha, El-Tina, St. Catherine, Serbal Mountain and El-Tiran Island located in the Province of Sinai shall be prohibited (art. 1). Hunting birds, and fishing finfish, shells, oysters, corals and any other aquatic animals, either with nets or explosives, in Aqaba Gulf extending from Taba to Ras Mohammad, shall be prohibited (art. 2). The Wildlife Preservation Authority shall be responsible for carrying out this Decree (art. 3).

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