Executive Decree No. 159/2006 establishing necessary measures to prevent damage to biological resources and aquatic ecosystems caused by the use of inappropriate fishing methods and gear.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic

Abstract

Under the Aquatic Biological Resources Law, the State is obliged to adopt necessary measures to prevent damage to biological resources and aquatic ecosystems caused by the use of fishing methods and gear that are inappropriate for the objectives of sustainable use of resources and responsible fishing. This Decree, composed of four articles, regulates the fishery practices allowed in Angola. The Decree provides a detailed classification on fishing methods and fishing nets as well as on the prohibited fishing practices.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 6-A/04 on Aquatic Biological Resources (New Fishing Act).

Legislation | Angola | 2004 (2005)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Classification/declassification, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Foreign fishing, Research, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Protected fishing area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Territorial sea, Total allowable catch, Transport/storage, Dispute settlement, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Harbour, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Standards, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX