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Decree No. 71/2011 establishing potentially adequate areas for mariculture development.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, 11th Supplement , No. 52.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Mariculture Fish products Fishing area Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 7 articles and 6 Annexes, establishes potentially adequate areas for mariculture development in order to increase the fish products according to Regulation on Aquaculture. It establishes the Marine Water Reserve Area for the development of mariculture activity. Annexes specify the geographical coordinates of the above mentioned areas to be created in order to improve fish production, to guarantee responsible exploration of marine aquatic resources; to develop activities aiming at the aquatic animals reproduction, to guarantee the active participation of public and private entities as well as the local population in management and development of marine areas integrating the Marine Water Reserve areas.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 35/2001 - General Aquaculture Regulation.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2001

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Research, Biotechnology, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX