Resolution No. 997/W of 1987 on the use of drag nets. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Regulation Date 1987 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Freshwater fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Aquatic animals Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract With this Resolution the Minister provides for the prohibition to fish with the use of dragnets in fresh waters for a period of 3-years. Full text English