Fisheries law of the Federal Republic of Somalia (Review of 2016). Country/Territory Somalia Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Publication of the Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources Mogadishu, 19 March 2016. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Framework law Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Seasons Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishing area Protected fishing area Artisanal fishing Research Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Protection of species Endangered species Marine mammals Turtles Coral Aquatic animals Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel Abstract This Law makes provision for the management and conservation of (principally) marine aquatic resources and habitat and the development of the fishery industry in Somalia. The Law consists 44 sections divided into 8 Parts (without titles). The Act also designates the Somali coastline of 200 nautical miles width and within this a protection zone that protects coastal fishermen and of 24 nautical miles. Only coastal fishermen are allowed to fish within 24 nautical miles. Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Somali Fishery Law No. 23 of 30 November 1985. Legislation | Somalia | 1985 Keyword: Basic legislation, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX