Fisheries (Trochus) Regulations 1990 (L.N. 2/90). Country/Territory Tuvalu Document type Regulation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protection of species Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes On the date of publication by exhibition. Abstract "The area of Tuvalu is designated as a prohibited fishing area for the shell species trochus niloticus" (reg. 2). " Any person who fishes within the area of Tuvalu for the shell species trochus niloticus commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1000 or up to 6 months imprisonment" (reg. 2). (3 regulations) Full text English