Decree No. 2/022 establishing a Biological Closed Season. País/Territorio Guinea-Bissau Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2022 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Boletim Oficial, 4th Supplement, Part I, No. 2. Materia Pesca Palabra clave Pesca marítima Manejo y conservación pesquera Zona de protección pesquera Temporadas Incremento del stock/repoblación Área geográphica Africa, Países menos desarrollados, Atlántico Norte, Sahel, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Africa Occidental Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Resumen This Decree establishes the biological closed season applicable to fishing activities in waters under the jurisdictional sovereignty of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and also, throughout the so-called common exploitation zone between the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and the Republic of Senegal. It does not apply to the scientific research activities of the Common Management Agency (AGC) and the Centre for Applied Research (CIPA). The establishment of the Biological Closed Season aims to increase the regeneration capacity of species and the protection of marine ecosystems. The biological closed season is within the month of January of each year with the possibility of being extended until the end of February. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.legis-palop.org