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