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. Full text Arabic