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Ministerial Order No. 122/2022 establishing the closed season for surface shrimp fishing, from 1 November 2022 to 31 December 2022, inclusive, in the entire length between the mouth of the Limpopo River and the Quissico Lighthouse.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 233.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Protection of species Seasons Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Ministerial Order enters into force on 1 November 2022 and expires on 31 December 2022.
Abstract

This Ministerial Order establishes the closed season for surface shrimp fishing, from 1 November 2022 to 31 December 2022 along the entire length between the mouth of the Limpopo River and the Quissico Lighthouse, delimited by the following geographic coordinates: Point A: 25º 16'S and 33º 20'E; Point B: 25º 25'S and 33º 20'E; Point C: 25º 00'S and 35º 00'E; Point D: Quissico Lighthouse. This closed season applies exclusively to the following fishing vessels, fishing gear, fish transport and markets: a) Industrial, semi-industrial motor trawling and small pelagic fish trawling vessels; b) Artisanal trawl fishing vessels; c) Land trawls, on board and powered; d) Wholesale and retail fish sales markets; and e) Vehicles and other means used to transport fish.

Full text
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Website
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