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