Resolution No. 281/1 of 1998 prohibiting the fishing of the sponge for 5 years. País/Territorio Líbano Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1998 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Gazette No. 54, 3 December 1998, pp. 4957 and 4958. Materia Pesca Palabra clave Animales acuáticos Pesca marítima Autorización de pesca Protecíon de las especies Manejo y conservación pesquera Autorización/permiso Área geográphica Asia, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental Resumen In order to protect and preserve the sponge, and due to the sponge is threatened with extinction, this Resolution in conformity with Resolution No. 95 of 9 May 1934 on the regulation of sponge fishing and No. 2775 of 28 September 1929 on the control of marine fishing, decrees the absolutely prohibition of sponge fishing for 5 years, along the Lebanese coast, as well as the use of compressors on the boat for 5 years. Texto completo Árabe