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Resolution N.7 of 2009 establishing a Committee to monitor and prosecute abuses by fishermen and sea-goers.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Institution Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Protection of species Monitoring Harbour
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 5 articles aims at protecting the national marine resources by establishing a Committee at the General Authority for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife. This Committee shall monitor and follow up the implementation of the Legislative Decree regulating the fishing, exploitation and protection of marine living resources. Main fields of action are: management systems; fisheries sector development; controls; solving problems between the fishermen; protection of the marine environment and proper utilization of fisheries; sand dredging operations; advice and guidance to fishermen support programs, management of harbors and related projects; and local workers protection.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.bh.chm-cbd.net

References - Legislation

Implements

Legislative Decree No.20 of 2002 on the regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth.

Legislation | Bahrain | 2002

Keyword: Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Research, Authorization/permit, Marine pollution, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Processing/handling, Coral, Registration, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Waste management, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Wild fauna, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Turtles, Wild flora, Seasons, Size, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX