Declaration of a Libyan Fisheries Protection Zone in the Mediterranean Sea. País/Territorio Libia Tipo de documento Miscelanea Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca, Mar Palabra clave Zona de protección pesquera Pesca marítima Autorización de pesca Manejo y conservación pesquera Autorización/permiso Zona marítima Zona protegida Soberanía Área geográphica Africa, Mediterráneo, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Africa del Norte Entry into force notes This Declaration enters into force on 24 February 2005. Resumen This Declaration of the General Popular Committee designates the zone situated in the north of the Libyan Territorial Sea, which extends for 62 nautical miles, to be a protected fishing area under the sovereignty and control of the Libyan Arab Republic. All fishing methods and gear used in the above-mentioned area without previous licences from the competent authority are prohibited. This Declaration will be deposited at the UN and published by all media. Texto completo Inglés/Árabe Página web www.un.org