Public Notice of closure of license applications for the live mud crab and fish maw fishery in Gulf and Western Provinces.

This Notice provides for a temporary closure to all new license applications for buying, storing, and exporting of mud crab and fish maw for Gulf and Western Provinces, due to increased occurrence of illegal, unregulated and unreported activities pertaining to these fisheries. Existing license holders can still renew and make amendments to their licenses, but they must adhere to specific conditions outlined in the notice. The closure decision of the National Fisheries Authority will facilitate the collection of information and data from the licensed companies. This data will be used to create management guidelines, ensuring the long-term sustainability and equitable utilization of these resources. The enforcement actions and penalties shall be imposed for the non-compliance with the notice.