Order No. 130 ruling on protection measures for fish reproduction in Paraná River Basin. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Paraná Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário Oficial da União, N. 189, 2 October 2001. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Protected fishing area Mesh Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Protection of species Authorization/permit Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Order, composed of 13 articles, rules on protection measures for fish reproduction in the whole Paraná River Basin. In particular, it defines the period for protected fish reproduction, and forbids fishing activities in the related marine lagoons, as well as in the proximity of waterfalls and dams for hydroelectric reserves. The order specifies the forbidden fishing gears as well as fish species and the areas where fishing is permitted. Full text Portuguese Website www.polmil.sp.gov.br