Fisheries (Management) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 102 of 1998).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Institution Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Offences/penalties Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

The Minister shall designate by Notice in the Official gazette, prohibited fishing methods and species of fish which may not be harvested during the closed season and in closed areas (reg. 3). Regulation 4 prohibits the use of entangling nets, whereas regulation 5 prohibits the uses of seine nets of a specified mesh size. Regulations 6 and prohibits selling or having in possession of lobsters carrying eggs respectively turtles and turtle eggs. Regulations 8, 9, 10 and 11 concern the protection of sea eggs. No person shall land any yellowfin tuna or bigeye tuna of less than 3.2 kilograms live weight (reg. 13). Regulation 14 provide for the protection of coral. (16 regulations)

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act, 1993.

Legislation | Barbados | 1993

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Institution, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation, Access right, Foreign fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Registration, Landing, Fishing vessel, Transshipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX