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Marine Protection Regulations 2014.

Country/Territory
Gibraltar (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Protection of environment Protection of species Size Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Marine fisheries Marine fishes Marine mammals Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit Marine area Marine protected areas Monitoring Protected area Zoning
Geographical area
Europe, Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulations shall come into operation on 1 January 2015.
Abstract

These Regulations are here providing the complete set of rules aimed at establishing the practices, limits, controls and management issues all aimed at protecting the marine environment and marine species, in strict relation to the fishing activities and other appended operations. Topics covered by these Regulations are including several fishing methods, equipment, size of catch, several administrative issues (various types of sports, recreational and commercial fishing permits, other marine-aquatic activities and sports that need special permits), and complete set of offences and penalty provisions. These Regulations apply to any land covered (continuously or intermittently) by waters and all of the territorial sea of Gibraltar.

Full text
English
Website
www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi

References - Legislation

Implements

Nature Protection Act 1991.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 1991 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Ranching/captive breeding, Pollution control, Birds, Plant protection, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Notice of octopus closed season and maximum catch limit (Marine Protection Regulations) 2018.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 2018

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX