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Resolution No.8 of 2007 declaring the zone of Bulthama reef a marine protected area.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fisheries Marine protected areas
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 decrees the zone of Bulthama reef to be a marine protected area. Article 2 prohibits the use of drift-nets and trawls.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.bh.chm-cbd.net