Regulation of the Law on Protection and Exploitation of Marine Resources. Country/Territory Iran, Islamic Republic of Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Mariculture Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Fish products Harbour Transport/storage Research Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Stock enhancement/repopulation Protection of species Non-commercial fishing Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Monitoring Data collection/reporting Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to manage aquatic resources and identify exploitable recources based on scientific research as well as social and economic needs. The Regulation consists of 81 Articles divided to 8 Chapters as follows: General Definitions (I); The Scope of the Law and its Executive Regulation (II); Project Management of Fish Stocks (III); Corporative, Services and Port Facilities (IV); Proliferation and Nurture of Aquatic (V); Fishing Activities (VI); Methods of Controlling Aqu Full text Farsi Website www.dastour.ir