Regulation no. R/128 of 2022. 4th Amendment to the Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species Regulations. Country/Territory Maldives Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of the Maldives, vol. 51 no. 183 of 2022. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species Classification/declassification Offences/penalties Trade in species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Regulation provides for amending the Regulations no. R/25 of 2021 on the Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species. The amendments concern: adding four new species of sharks to the list of protected species; updating the scientific names of some protected species to reflect the latest taxonomy; clarifying the definitions of some terms, such as trade, import, and export of species; revising the penalties for violating the Regulations, increasing the fines and introducing imprisonment. Full text Divehi, Dhivehi, Maldivian Website www.environment.gov.mv References - Legislation Amends The Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species Regulations, no. R/25 of 2021. Legislation | Maldives | 2021 Keyword: Bycatch, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, Hunting/capture, Community management, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Genetic resources, Protected area, Protection of environment, Standards, Wild fauna, Birds, Migratory species, Offences/penalties, Registration, Reptiles, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX