Regulations for the Protection of Wild Abalone (Haliotis) (No. R. 62 of 2008). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 30716 of 1 February 2008, pp. 1-5. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Aquatic animals Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Molluscs Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations introduce an emergency suspension of the fishing for abalone Haliotis and establish measures for the protection of wild abalone Haliotis and for the recovery and rebuilding of the stock of this marine aquatic animal species. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998). Legislation | South Africa | 1998 Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX