Ministerial Decree No.270/2015 amending some provisions of the Regulation of the Law No.53/81 on fishing and the protection of living aquatic wealth. Country/Territory Oman Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Coral Marine protected areas Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 3 articles aims at: prohibiting fishing through the use of cages without authorization from the competent authority; the use of cages in coral reef sites, areas of mangroves, bays and their entrances, fixed net sites, fishing ports and protected marine sites. Full text Arabic Website www.mola.gov.om References - Legislation Amends Ministerial Resolution No.4/94 Implementing Regulation of the Law on Marine Fishing and Protection of Living Aquatic Resources. Legislation | Oman | 1994 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Seasons, Protection of species, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX