Decree No.205 of 2018 on the prohibition of sea fishing by trawl. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing gear/fishing method Territorial sea Protection of environment Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decree issued by the Minister of works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning and consisting of 3 articles aims at protecting marine wealth by organizing fishing, and prohibits fishing by trawl - in territorial waters of the Kingdom - considered a destructive method for marine environment. Who contravenes the provisions of this Decree shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by Law No. 20 of 2002 on the regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth. Full text Arabic Website www.mia.gov.bh