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Order No. 36-N establishing protecting measures (TED) for marine turtles during pink shrimp fishing.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Crustaceans Aquatic animals Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Turtles Protection of species
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 publication.
Abstract

This Order establishes protecting measures (TED) for marine turtles during pink shrimp fishing. It consists of 5 articles establishing the obligation of adopt protecting measures into fishing nets in order to avoid turtle catch during pink shrimp fishing. It concerns the requirements for obtaining a fishing licence for shrimp exploitation. It also establishes sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967 and Act No. 7.679 of 23 November 1988.

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