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Resolution No. 80 of 1991 issuing the Technical Guidelines of Law No. 14 of 1989 concerning the exploitation of marine resources.

Country/Territory
Libya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Size Mesh Equipment Mariculture Inspection Fishing vessel Marine fishes Protection of species Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 6 Sections divided into 78 articles. Section I deals with fishing methods and fishing gears in particular: technical requirements for fishing vessels; instruments and equipment authorized for the exploitation of marine resources; and kinds and requirements of fishing nets. Size of fish and aquatic living allowed to be fished in the Libyan Territorial Waters is given in Section II. Section III provides for monitoring on marine production safety especially: marine production safety on vessels; marine production safety in harbours; and necessary requirements for canned fish. Section IV pertains to mariculture. Sponge exploitation contained in Section V in particular: extraction and taking of sponge; and necessary requirements for taking sponge. Marine reserves provided for in Section VI.

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Implements

Law No. 14 of 1989 regulating the exploitation of marine resources.

Legislation | Libya | 1989

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Research, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protected fishing area, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Dispute settlement, Marine mammals, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX