Fisheries (Protected Areas) Order 2000. Country/Territory Bermuda (UK) Document type Regulation Date 2000 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Seasons Geographical area Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Order of the Minister in specifies the areas that are declared to be protected areas for the purposes of the Fisheries Act 1972. The following activities are prohibited within a protected area: (a) the taking of fish; and (b) the use within a protected area of any anchor other than a Danforth (sand) anchor. Without prejudice to this rule, the taking of fish is prohibited during the period beginning on 1 May and ending on 31 August in any year in specified areas. Full text English Website www.bermudalaws.bm References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act 1972. Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1972 (2016) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, International trade, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Research, Institution, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Fisheries (Protected Areas) Order 1990. Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1990 (1998) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fisheries (Protected Areas) Amendment Order 2005 (B.R. No. 20 of 2005). Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2005 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Protected Areas) Amendment Order 2013 (B.R. No. 38 of 2013). Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2013 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Protected Areas) Amendment Order 2017 (B.R. No. 84 of 2017). Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2017 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX