Ministerial Decree laying down the Plan on protection of water resources for the year 2003. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 194, 22 August 2003 Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Protected fishing area Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract With a view to achieving the balance between fish stocks in particular (and marine biological resources in general) and fishing efforts, the present Decree lays down a protection plan applicable to certain fishing areas. Trawling fishing is hereby interrupted and hence shall be prohibited during the periods and in the districts specified in the Decree. Further zones of biological protection shall be set up as established by article 7 and in accordance with article 98 of Presidential Decree No. 1639 of 1968. Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Presidential Decree No. 1639 implementing Act No. 963 of 14 July 1965, regulating sea fishing. Legislation | Italy | 1968 (2016) Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Institution, Research, Registration, Size, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Coral, Molluscs, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Aquatic animals, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ministerial Decree laying down implementing measures as regards the interruption of trawling fishing during the year 2003. Legislation | Italy | 2003 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX