Resolution No.12 of 2009 on the identification of the shrimp fishing areas. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Protection of species Fishery management and conservation 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 the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 4 articles aims at protecting marine resources. In Art.1 allocates the northern region and the eastern region in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain to catch shrimps. Art.2 prohibits shrimp fishing operations to ships and fishing boats outside the declared areas. Full text Arabic Website www.bh.chm-cbd.net References - Legislation Amended by Resolution No.3 of 2011 amending Resolution No.12 of 2009 on the identification of the shrimp fishing areas. Legislation | Bahrain | 2011 Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX