Resolution No. 8 of 2005 regulating the creation of artificial barriers in fishing areas. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Equipment Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fisheries Marine pollution Offences/penalties Geographical area Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to regulate the creation of artificial barriers in fishing areas in order to protect the marine environment. The present Resolution is composed of 11 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 subjects the creation of the aforementioned artificial barriers to the licensing requirements and conditions issued by the General Authority for Environment and Marine Wealth Protection. Article 3 lays down the requirements and conditions for the materials Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh