Fisheries Basic Act (Act No. 89 of 2001). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Aquaculture Aquatic plants International trade Institution Aquatic animals Social protection Gender Maritime zone Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The aims of this Act are to control water quality, protect and provide nursery grounds of aquatic animals and plants, and preserve forests in order to conserve and improve the environment for aquatic animals and plants. Full text English Website www.asianlii.org; www.cas.go.jp