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Ministerial Decree № 204 on acclimatization of fish and aquatic biological resources.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Biodiversity Fish products Fishery management and conservation Governance Inspection Institution Protection of environment Protection of species Policy/planning Genetic resources Climate change Mariculture Stock enhancement/repopulation
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

The acclimatization of fish and aquatic biological resources aims at increasing productivity in fisheries by creating new fish population, as well as increasing, improving and protection of fishing facilities. This Decree stresses on biological and technological bases, melioration, production volume, water resources, volume of water and fishing capacity. In order to conserve sturgeon and other species in Caspian Sea against the impacts of climate change, related state programs shall be monitored by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources in cooperation with the relevant scientific research institutions and experts. This Decree shall not apply to endemic, genetically modified and toxic species of fish and other aquatic biological resources.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 1015-IVQD amending the Fisheries Law (No. I of 1998).

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Registration, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX