Measures for the Administration of Aquatic Animal and Plant Nature Reserves (2014). Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Authorization/permit Policy/planning Biodiversity Protected fishing area Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Protected area Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Measures are formulated in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Wildlife, the Fisheries Law and the Regulation on Natural Reserves, aiming to strengthen the construction and administration of nature reserves for aquatic plants and animals. The Measures consist of 32 Articles divided into 5 Chapters: General provisions; Construction of Aquatic Animal and Plant Nature Reserves; Administration of Aquatic Animal and Plant Nature Reserves; Penalties; Supplementary provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.moa.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Regulations of the People's Republic of China on nature reserves. Legislation | China | 1994 (2017) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Integrated management, Endangered species, Education, Ranching/captive breeding, Tourism, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 1986 (2013) Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Protected fishing area, Fishing area, High seas, Research, Wetlands, Fishing authorization, Animal health, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife 2022. Legislation | China | 1988 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Biodiversity, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, International trade, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora Source: FAO, FAOLEX