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Ministerial Decision No. 118/91 establishing a closed season and total allowable catch for shrimp fishing.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República No. 46 (I Series), 13 November 1992, pp. 267 and 268.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Seasons Crustaceans Total allowable catch Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Ministerial Decision establishes a closed season and total allowable catch for semi-industrial and industrial shrimp fishing. This prohibition shall be applied between 1 January and 29 February 1992 for national and foreign fishing vessels within the protected waters specified in the text. Total allowable catch of shrimp for 1992 is established in 6 200 tonnes.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 3/90 approving the Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1990

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX