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Resolution of the Minister of Environment No. 86 of 2015 regulating the practice of some fishing activities.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Marine fisheries
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, 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 6 articles aims at regulating certain fishing activities. It prohibits fishing with the following tools: gill nets with three layers, nets made of nylon (monofilament), nets for benthic trawling and cast nets. It prohibits fishing with: trawls in waters deeper than 10 meters; air rifle fishing during the breeding season; a long string non-conforming to the specifications determined by the competent department at the Ministry of Environment; some types of depth fishing with the use of rifles and cylinders; and mesh nets below the permitted measures (indicated in detail).

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.almeezan.qa