Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (Chapter 84).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Landing Size Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The Act makes provision for measures which may be taken by Ministers for the purposes of conservation of sea fish. "Sea fish" means fish, whether fresh or cured, of any kind found in the sea, including shellfish, and any other parts of any such fish but does not include (except in sections 4,5,6,7, and 9) salmon or migratory trout. The text consists of 26 sections divided into 8 headings: Restrictions on commercial use of under-sized, etc., sea fish (sects. 1-2); Regulation of fishing for sea fish (sects. 3-5); Regulation of landing of sea fish (sects. 6-8); Exemption for certain operations (sect. 9); Measures for increase or improvement of marine resources (sect. 10); Penalties for, and other provisions as to, offences (sects. 11-14); Enforcement of orders, etc. (sects. 15-18); Supplemental (sects. 19-26).

Full text

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Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Undersized Bass Order 2007 (S.I. No. 809 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 827 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Transshipment, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Scallop Fishing (England) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 2283 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tope (Prohibition of Fishing) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 691 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Transshipment, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tope (Prohibition of Fishing) (Wales) Order 2008 (W.S.I. No. 1438 (W. 150) of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Transshipment, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing for Scallops (Wales) Order 2009 (W.S.I. No. 2721 (W.232) of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2010 (S.S.I. No. 9 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Scallop Fishing (Wales) (No.2) Order 2010 (W.S.I. No. No. 269 (W.33) of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Seasons, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sole, Plaice and Other Species (Specified Sea Areas) (Prohibition of Fishing) Order 1998 (S.I. No. 3118 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solent European Marine Site (Prohibition of Method of Dredging) Order 2004 (S.I. No. 2696 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shellfish (Specified Sea Area) (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 607 (W. 81) of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Birds, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lobsters and Crawfish (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) (Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 676 (W. 73) of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 1855 (W. 205) of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Scallop Fishing Order 2004 (S.I. No. 12 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Fishing Nets (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 3035 (W. 283) of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Specified Sea Areas) (Regulation of Nets and Other Fishing Gear) Order 2001 (S.I. No. 649 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lobsters and Crawfish (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) Order 2000 (S.I. No. 874 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lobsters and Crawfish (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) (Scotland) Order 1999 (S.S.I. No. 88 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Specified Sea Areas) (Regulation of Nets and Other Fishing Gear) (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 227 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Edible Crabs (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 228 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Whiting (Revocation) (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 82 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Lobsters (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 197 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crab Claws (Prohibition of Landing)(Revocation) Order 2000 (S.I. No. 1235 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Landing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Edible Crabs Order 2000 (S.I. No. 2029 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Specified Sea Area) (Regulation of Nets and Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Variation) Order 1999 (S.I. No. 74 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mackerel (Specified Sea Areas) (Prohibition of Fishing) Order 1998 (No. 3153 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

South-west Territorial Waters (Prohibition of Pair Trawling) Order 2004 (S.I. No. 3397 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Scallop Fishing (Wales) Order 2005 (S.I. No. 1717 (W.132) of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Fishing Nets (Scotland) Order 2004 (S.S.I. No. 261 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Mesh, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2004 (S.S.I. No. 55 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 709 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2003 (S.S.I. No. 79 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2002 (S.S.I. No. 58 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 2813 of 1994).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Transshipment, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish Licensing (Time at Sea) (Principles) Order 1993 (S.I. No. 1196 of 1993).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1993

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing for Scallops (Scotland) Order 2003 (S.S.I. No. 371 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Fishing Nets Order 2002 (S.I. No. 2870 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Specified Western Waters) (Restrictions on Landing) Order 1987 (S.I. No. 1566 of 1987).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1987

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Bass Order 1989 (S.I. No. 1285 of 1989).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1989

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Size, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Bass (Revocation) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 857 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Size, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fal Helford Designated Area (Fishing Restrictions) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 2360 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2009 (S.S.I. No. 38 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Specified Area) (Prohibition of Fixed Engines) (Wales) Order 2010 (W.S.I. No. 2915 (W.240) of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Scallops (Luce Bay) (Prohibition of Fishing) Order 2010 (S.S.I. No. 375 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 70 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Transshipment, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2014 (S.S.I. No. 2 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 4 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sharks, Skates and Rays (Prohibition of Fishing, Trans-shipment and Landing) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 63 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Transshipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Landing, Cartilaginous fishes, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salmon and Migratory Trout (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) (England) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 441 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Diadromous fish, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish Licensing (England) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 647 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 209 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Outer Hebrides (Landing of Crabs and Lobsters) Order 2015 (S.S.I. No. 183 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2017 (S.S.I. No. 450 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shellfish (Restrictions on Taking by Unlicensed Fishing Boats) (Scotland) Order 2017 (S.S.I. No. 57 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of Scallop Fishing (Scotland) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 127 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orkney Islands (Landing of Crabs and Lobsters) Order 2016 (S.S.I. No. 50 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Landing, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Undersized Velvet Crabs Order 1989 (S.I. No. 919 of 1989).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1989

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Razor Clams (Prohibition on Fishing and Landing) (Scotland) Order 2017 (S.S.I. No. 419 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish Licensing (Wales) Order 2019 (W.S.I. No. No. 507 (W. 117) of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Specified Crustaceans (Prohibition on Landing, Sale and Carriage) (Scotland) Order 2017 (S.S.I. No. 455 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Size, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish Licensing Order (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. No. 61 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2019 (S.S.I. No. 419 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Whelk Fishing (Wales) Order 2019 (S.R. No. 1042 (W. 184) of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Size, Landing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Pollution control, Navigation, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Cap. 23).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1992 (Chapter 60).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003 (2003 Asp 15).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, International trade, Standards, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Migratory species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Land-use planning, Water supply, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 1995 (Chapter 25).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995 (2021)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Soil pollution/quality, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Soil rehabilitation, Waste management, Flood, Drainage/land reclamation, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Welsh Zone (Boundaries and Transfer of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 760 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Scotland Act 1998 (River Tweed) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 2913 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 746 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Fish products, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act 2020 (Chapter 22).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2020

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Total allowable catch, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Precautionary principle, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Registration, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, Fish disease, Fishing vessel, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Bycatch, Certification, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Animal health, Maritime zone, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX