Act No. 963 regulating sea fishing.

This Act is divided into 33 articles. It provides for the establishment of survey and research bodies, and professional training of fishermen. Articles 5-8 concern the establishment and membership of central and local Advisory Commissions. Articles 15-18 make provisions for the protection of marine biological resources and of fishing activities. In particular, article 15 concerns (a) fishing in prohibited areas; (b) fishing with ships or floating craft that are prohibited by regulation or are not expressly permitted; (c) damaging the biological resources of sea waters by the use of explosives, electric power or toxic substances; (d) direct or indirect introduction of pollutants into marine waters. Article 16 aims at the protection of coral. Final provisions concern penalties.