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Resolution No. 281/1 of 1998 prohibiting the fishing of the sponge for 5 years.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 54, 3 December 1998, pp. 4957 and 4958.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquatic animals Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Abstract

In order to protect and preserve the sponge, and due to the sponge is threatened with extinction, this Resolution in conformity with Resolution No. 95 of 9 May 1934 on the regulation of sponge fishing and No. 2775 of 28 September 1929 on the control of marine fishing, decrees the absolutely prohibition of sponge fishing for 5 years, along the Lebanese coast, as well as the use of compressors on the boat for 5 years.

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