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