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). Full text English