Resolution No. 3 of 2003 prohibiting the fishing of sea cows, marine turtles and dolphins. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquatic animals Fishing authorization Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit 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 The aim of this Resolution is to regulate fishing and the exploitation of marine wealth with the objective to protect it. The present Resolution is composed of 3 articles. Article 1 bans the fishing of sea cows, marine turtles and dolphins in the fishing area of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Article 2 contains offences and penalties. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh