Order No. 281-D/97 prohibiting fishing activity within continental coastal areas. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 100/97 (I-B), Supplement, 30 April 1997, pp. 1994-(3 and 4). Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing area Seasons Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Coastal zone management Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Order shall enter into force after 15 days from publication. Abstract This Order establishes the prohibition to perform any fishing activity during the week-ends within continental coastal areas of the waters under the Portuguese jurisdiction. It specifies prohibited fishing gear, seasons and areas in particular for the enforcement of the protection of sardine species and its repopulation. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 43/87 defining national measures for the conservation of living resources applicable to fishing activities in waters, whether marine or inland, under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Portugal. Legislation | Portugal | 1987 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX