Regulation on fishing in protected areas, special habitats and areas with special fishing regulations. Country/Territory Croatia Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Marine fishes Marine protected areas Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Business/industry/corporations Biodiversity Protected fishing area Protection of environment Protection of species Sustainable use Total allowable catch Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 13 November 2020). Abstract This publication provides and prescribes the following: regulation of fishing in the parts of sea that are protected in the category of national park; regulation of fishing in special ichthyological reserves and special sea reserves; regulation of fishing in the parts of sea that are protected in the category of nature park; regulation of commercial and non-commercial fishing in special habitats; regulation of fishing sea areas with special fishing rules and regulation of commercial and non-commercial fishing in those waters. This text closely determines relevant fishing rules (including maximum allowable catch, fishing gear/method/tool, season and other) for each recognized fishing zone, areas and special sea-marine reserves as mentioned above. Small scale coastal fishing is also closely regulated in all these areas. These rules are established also in order to protect fish species, marine biodiversity and natural reserves present in indicated Croatian sea waters. Full text Croatian Website www.nn.hr References - Legislation Implements Law on marine fisheries. Legislation | Croatia | 2017 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Sustainable use, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Policy/planning, International relations/cooperation Source: FAO, FAOLEX