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Presidential Order No. 491 on underwater fishing activities.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 105, Part I, 24 June 1978, pp. 924 and 925.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Size Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
as from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Order regulates underwater fishing activities. It is prohibited fishing underwater using any mean of oxygen breathing apparatus, or the use of any source of light or nets. Fishing of fish species weighing less than 150 grams is also prohibited.

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