Decree No. 6 of 2000 of relative to protection of the coral reef. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Coral Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force immediately. Abstract It shall be prohibited to intentionally damage or destroy coral reefs. Vessels shall act carefully when approaching reefs. A prohibition to fish with dragnets shall apply to Norwegian and foreign fishing vessels in the areas specified in section 3. Offences shall be punishable under section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act of 1953. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway. Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 2 of 1977 on foreign fishing and hunting operations in the Norwegian economic zone of Norway and landing of fish in Norwegian ports. Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2015) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Landing, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Harbour Source: FAO, FAOLEX