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 Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquatic animals Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Protection of species Geographical area 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. Full text Arabic