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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