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Γύρνα σπίτι από κάθε κατάδυση.

Το ψαροντούφεκο είναι άθλημα άπνοιας και ο ωκεανός δεν συγχωρεί τις παρακάμψεις. Παρακάτω βρίσκεται η γενική, ευρέως διδασκόμενη γνώση ασφάλειας που πρέπει να κατέχει κάθε ψαροντουφεκάς, ακολουθούμενη από τις επίσημες αλιευτικές και ναυτικές αρχές που έχουμε καταχωρημένες ανά χώρα. Διάβασέ τη και μετά πήγαινε για σωστή εκπαίδευση πριν ξεπεράσεις τα όριά σου.

Γενική καθοδήγηση

Τα θεμελιώδη

Αυτές οι αρχές ισχύουν παντού και δεν αφορούν συγκεκριμένη χώρα. Οι τρεις πρώτες δεν είναι προαιρετικές — είναι η διαφορά ανάμεσα σε μια κανονική κατάδυση και μια θανατηφόρα.

Κρίσιμο

Αυτό που πιάνει τους έμπειρους δύτες

Λιποθυμία ρηχών νερών

Η πιο συχνή αιτία θανάτων στο ψαροντούφεκο. Κατά την άνοδο, η πτώση της πίεσης μπορεί να ρίξει το οξυγόνο του αίματος κάτω από το επίπεδο που χρειάζεται για να μείνεις σε εγρήγορση — συχνά με ελάχιστη ή καθόλου προειδοποίηση. Μην ωθείς ποτέ την άπνοια στα όριά της και μην καταδύεσαι ποτέ μόνος.

Κρίσιμο

Ένας πάνω, ένας κάτω

Το σύστημα συντρόφου ένας-πάνω/ένας-κάτω

Καταδυθείτε σε ζευγάρια και εναλλάσσεστε: ένας δύτης κατεβαίνει ενώ ο άλλος παρακολουθεί ενεργά από την επιφάνεια, έτοιμος να βοηθήσει. Συνέχισε να παρακολουθείς για τουλάχιστον 30 δευτερόλεπτα αφού βγει στην επιφάνεια — η λιποθυμία συμβαίνει συχνά στην επιφάνεια ή λίγο μετά.

Κρίσιμο

Χωρίς συμβιβασμούς

Μην καταδύεσαι ποτέ μόνος

Η λιποθυμία είναι επιβιώσιμη μόνο αν υπάρχει κάποιος εκεί να σηκώσει τον αεραγωγό σου έξω από το νερό μέσα σε δευτερόλεπτα. Κανένα ψάρι δεν το αξίζει.

Βέλτιστη πρακτική

Να είσαι έτοιμος να ανέβεις γρήγορα

Ζύγιση & απελευθέρωση ζώνης βαρών

Ζυγίσου έτσι ώστε να επιπλέεις στην επιφάνεια και να ανεβαίνεις από περίπου 10 m. Φόρα πόρπη ταχείας απελευθέρωσης στραμμένη προς τα έξω και εξασκήσου να απελευθερώνεις τη ζώνη, ώστε να γίνεται αυτόματα σε περίπτωση έκτακτης ανάγκης.

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Δεν μπορούν να δουν ένα κεφάλι στο νερό

Επίγνωση κίνησης σκαφών

Ύψωνε πάντα σημαία κατάδυσης ή ρυμούλκα έναν σημαντήρα επιφανείας (SMB), μένε κοντά του και θεώρησε δεδομένο ότι τα σκάφη δεν σε βλέπουν. Βγες στην επιφάνεια με το ένα χέρι ψηλά και το ψαροντούφεκο άοπλο και στραμμένο προς τα κάτω.

Βέλτιστη πρακτική

Μάθ' το πριν μπεις

Τοπικές επαφές έκτακτης ανάγκης & λιμενικού

Αποθήκευσε τον τοπικό αριθμό έκτακτης ανάγκης και την επαφή του λιμενικού / θαλάσσιας διάσωσης πριν καταδυθείς. Οι επίσημες αλιευτικές και ναυτικές αρχές παρακάτω αφορούν κανονιστικά ζητήματα — βρες τους αριθμούς έκτακτης ανάγκης για την ακριβή τοποθεσία σου ξεχωριστά.

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Μην ξεγελάς το σώμα σου

Μην υπεραερίζεσαι

Ο υπεραερισμός πριν από μια κατάδυση μειώνει το CO₂ σου και αφαιρεί την ανάγκη για αναπνοή — χωρίς να προσθέτει οξυγόνο. Αυτή η καθυστερημένη προειδοποίηση είναι ακριβώς αυτό που προκαλεί λιποθυμία. Ανάπνεε ήρεμα και απαλά.

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Εκπαιδεύσου για αυτό που κάνεις

Σεβάσου το βάθος, τον χρόνο & την εκπαίδευσή σου

Αύξανε το βάθος και τον χρόνο στον πυθμένα σταδιακά και μόνο με σωστή καθοδήγηση. Καταδύσου εντός της πιστοποίησης και της τρέχουσας φυσικής σου κατάστασης, όχι του εγωισμού ή της καλύτερης μέρας σου.

Βέλτιστη πρακτική

Ο ωκεανός θέτει τους όρους

Έλεγξε τις συνθήκες & εξίσωσε απαλά

Έλεγξε την αποθαλασσία, το ρεύμα, την ορατότητα και την παλίρροια πριν και κατά τη διάρκεια της κατάδυσης. Εξίσωνε νωρίς και συχνά· μην το ζορίζεις ποτέ. Αν δεν μπορείς να εξισώσεις, διέκοψε την κάθοδο.

Βέλτιστη πρακτική

Βάλε τον εαυτό σου σε θέση επιτυχίας

Μείνε ξεκούραστος, ενυδατωμένος & πες σε κάποιον το σχέδιό σου

Η κόπωση, η αφυδάτωση, το αλκοόλ και το κρύο αυξάνουν όλα τον κίνδυνο λιποθυμίας. Ξεκουράσου, ενυδατώσου, μείνε ζεστός και πες σε κάποιον στη στεριά το σχέδιό σου και την αναμενόμενη ώρα επιστροφής.

Τεκμηριωμένα δεδομένα

Επίσημες επαφές ανά χώρα

Αυτές είναι οι επίσημες αλιευτικές και ναυτικές αρχές που έχουμε καταχωρημένες από τους κανονισμούς κάθε χώρας — αντλημένες απευθείας από την εγγραφή της εκάστοτε χώρας, χωρίς επεξεργασία ή επινόηση. Είναι οι κατάλληλοι για να επιβεβαιώσεις αδειοδότηση, εποχές και τοπικούς κανόνες.

Αυτές δεν είναι υπηρεσίες έκτακτης ανάγκης. Σε περίπτωση έκτακτης ανάγκης, κάλεσε τον τοπικό αριθμό έκτακτης ανάγκης ή το λιμενικό για την περιοχή όπου βρίσκεσαι — βρες τους τοπικά πριν καταδυθείς.

Εμφανίζονται 221 από 221 χώρες με καταχωρημένες επίσημες επαφές

Algeria

  • Ministere de l'Agriculture, du Developpement rural et de la Peche (Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries)fisheries authority / ministry
  • Directions de la peche et des ressources halieutiques (wilaya-level fisheries directorates)regional fisheries authority
    Coastal wilaya fisheries directorates issue recreational/underwater fishing authorisations
  • Commissariat national du littoral (CNL)coastal/marine protected area authority
    Manager of the Habibas Islands Marine Nature Reserve and coastal protected areas
  • Service national des garde-cotes (National Coast Guard)maritime enforcement authority
    Enforcement of maritime and fishing regulations at sea (per Ordonnance 73-12)

American Samoa

Angola

  • Ministério das Pescas e Recursos Marinhos (Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςCompetent ministry overseeing aquatic biological resources, licensing and recreational/sports fishing (Ministério Competente / Ministério das Pescas).
  • Capitanias dos Portos de Angola (Port Captaincies)maritime authority
    Register recreational boats, issue scuba training certificates, and provide two of three jury members for spearfishing competition examinations (Art. 20.º, Art. 21.º).
  • Instituto Nacional de Investigação Pesqueira (INIP)fisheries research institute
    National fisheries research institute; provides scientific opinions (e.g. on undersized capture, Art. 17.º).
  • Associação Angolana da Pesca Desportiva (Angolan Sports Fishing Association)sports federation
    Provides one jury member for spearfishing competition examinations (Art. 20.º).

Argentina

Aruba

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

  • Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijanfisheries / agriculture authority
  • Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan (MENR) - including the Department for Reproduction and Protection of Aquatic Bioresources (DRPAB)environment ministry / aquatic bioresources authority
  • State fish protection service (relevant executive authority under the Law on Fishing)fisheries enforcement authority

Bangladesh

  • Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries and Livestockfisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMatshya Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Marine Fisheries Office / Marine Fisheries Department, Chattogrammarine fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςChattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh
  • Department of Environment (Ecologically Critical Areas) / Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Marine Protected Areas under Wildlife Act 2012)environment ministry

Barbados

Belarus

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus (Минсельхозпрод)fisheries policy authority
  • State Inspectorate for the Protection of Flora and Fauna under the President of Belarus (Государственная инспекция охраны животного и растительного мира)enforcement / fisheries control authority
  • Republican State Public Association 'Belarusian Society of Hunters and Fishermen' (РГОО БООР)licensing organisation (issues underwater-hunting certificates, maintains register)
  • Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection (Минприроды)environment ministry

Belgium

  • Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos (Nature and Forest Agency)fisheries / nature authority (Flanders inland waters)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςFlemish Region - Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos
  • Service public de Wallonie - Departement de la Nature et des Forets (DNF), Service de la Pechefisheries authority (Wallonia inland waters)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςService public de Wallonie - DNF
  • FPS Public Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment - Marine Environment (DG Environment)marine environment authority (federal, Belgian North Sea)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςFPS Public Health - Marine Environment

Bhutan

  • Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS)forestry / nature conservation authority (regulates inland fishing)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistry of Energy and Natural Resources, Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (formerly Ministry of Agriculture and Forests)environment / natural resources ministry
  • National Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (Department of Livestock)fisheries research / aquaculture authority
    Haa, Bhutan

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Federalno ministarstvo poljoprivrede, vodoprivrede i sumarstva (Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry)fisheries / agriculture authority (Federation of B&H)
  • Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, sumarstva i vodoprivrede Republike Srpske (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republika Srpska)fisheries / agriculture authority (Republika Srpska)
  • Vlada Brcko distrikta BiH - Odjeljenje nadlezno za slatkovodno ribarstvo (Brcko District Government - department competent for freshwater fishery)fisheries authority (Brcko District)

Brazil

Bulgaria

  • Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Изпълнителна агенция по рибарство и аквакултури, IARA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςoffice@iara.government.bg; tel. +359 2 805 1666 / +359 2 805 1663
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Food (Министерство на земеделието и храните)agriculture/fisheries ministry

Burundi

  • Ministry responsible for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Ministere ayant la peche et l'aquaculture dans ses attributions) - Department of Water, Fisheries and Aquaculturefisheries authority
  • Office Burundais pour la Protection de l'Environnement (OBPE)environment authority (manages fishing in national parks and nature reserves, Art. 36)
  • Lake Tanganyika Authority (Autorite du Lac Tanganyika / LTA)regional transboundary fisheries authority (2003 Convention; coordinates the 15 May - 15 August closed season)

Cabo Verde

  • Direcção-Geral das Pescas (Directorate-General of Fisheries)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistério responsável pelo sector das Pescas (Ministry of Maritime Economy / Economia Marítima), Cabo Verde
  • Autoridade Marítima / Direcção-Geral da Marinha e Portosmaritime authority
    Responsible for vessel safety inspection and maritime navigation rules affecting spearfishers (Decreto-Lei n.º 54/2005, Arts. 7.º, 11.º).
  • Direção Nacional do Ambiente (DNA)environment authority
    Responsible for the National Network of Protected Areas (Decreto-Lei n.º 3/2003) and protected-species lists.

Cameroon

  • Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries (MINEPIA)fisheries authority
  • Ministry in charge of Wildlife (Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife, MINFOF)environment / wildlife ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMaintains the list of fully protected aquatic species (CITES)
  • Ministry of the Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED)environment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMarine protected areas / environmental impact studies

Canada

Chad

  • Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Eau et de la Pêche (Ministry of Environment, Water and Fisheries)environment and fisheries ministry
  • Direction des Pêches et de l'Aquaculture (Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςUnder the Ministry of Environment, Water and Fisheries, N'Djamena
  • Commission du Bassin du Lac Tchad (CBLT) / Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)regional/transboundary water and natural-resources commission

Chile

  • Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura (SERNAPESCA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMesa de ayuda 800 320 032; mesadeayuda@sernapesca.cl; head office Victoria 2832, Valparaiso, +56 32 2819 100
  • Subsecretaria de Pesca y Acuicultura (SUBPESCA)fisheries policy authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςBellavista 168, Valparaiso
  • Direccion General del Territorio Maritimo y de Marina Mercante (DIRECTEMAR / Armada de Chile)maritime authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςErrazuriz 537, Valparaiso, +56 32 2208253

China

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China (Bureau of Fisheries)fisheries authority
  • China Coast Guardmaritime enforcement authority
  • Provincial / municipal fishery administration departments (渔业行政主管部门)fisheries authority

Congo

  • Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Élevage et de la Pêche — Direction générale de la pêche et des ressources halieutiquesfisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςPointe-Noire (principal maritime fishing port and base of the fisheries administration)
  • Agence Congolaise de la Faune et des Aires Protégées (ACFAP) / management of Conkouati-Douli National Parkenvironment / protected areas authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςKouilou Department; co-managed historically with Wildlife Conservation Society and Noé

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

  • INCOPESCA - Instituto Costarricense de Pesca y Acuiculturafisheries authority (executing authority of the Fisheries Law)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRegional offices: Puntarenas (HQ), Cuajiniquil, Playas del Coco, Nicoya, Quepos, Golfito, Limon, Herradura, San Jose, Heredia
  • MINAE / SINAC - Ministerio de Ambiente y Energia / Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservacionenvironment ministry (manages protected areas / marine parks)
  • Servicio Nacional de Guardacostas (Costa Rican Coast Guard)maritime enforcement authority

Côte d'Ivoire

  • Ministère des Ressources Animales et Halieutiques (Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources)fisheries authority
  • Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable (Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development)environment ministry
    Authority behind the Grand-Béréby Marine Protected Area

Croatia

  • Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, šumarstva i ribarstva - Uprava ribarstva (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Directorate of Fisheries)fisheries authority
  • Hrvatski savez za sportski ribolov na moru (HSSRM) - Croatian Federation for Sport Fishing at Seanational sport fishing federation (licence sales)
  • Government of the Republic of Croatia - e-service for recreational and sport sea fishinggovernment portal

Cuba

Denmark

  • Fiskeristyrelsen / Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (Ministeriet for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri), Copenhagen
  • Fisketegn (official recreational fishing licence system)licensing authority / fisheries
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςOperated by Fiskeristyrelsen
  • DTU Aqua - Fiskepleje.dk (National Institute of Aquatic Resources)scientific / fisheries management advisory
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςTechnical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Dansk Sportsdykker Forbund (Danish Sports Diving Federation) - UV-jagtnational dive/spearfishing federation
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIdrættens Hus, Brøndby

Djibouti

  • Direction de la Peche (Directorate of Fisheries)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςUnder the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, Livestock and Maritime Resources (MAEPE-RH / formerly MAEM)
  • Service des Affaires Maritimes (Maritime Affairs Service)maritime authority
    Issues non-professional fishing permits; enforcement of Decree 85-103
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Maritime Economy (MAEM)fisheries / agriculture ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςTutelle ministry for the fisheries sector and licensing
  • Ministry of Environment (Aires Protegees / protected areas)environment ministry
    Responsible for marine protected areas under Law 45/AN/04

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

  • Agency for the Protection and Development of Lakes and Fish Resources (LPFWDA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAffiliated with the Egyptian Cabinet; established under Law No. 146 of 2021
  • General Authority for Fish Resources Development (GAFRD)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
  • Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) / Nature Conservation Sectorenvironment authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManages Red Sea marine protected areas and national parks (Ras Mohammed, Brothers Islands)

El Salvador

  • Autoridad Salvadorena de Economia Azul (ASEA)fisheries and aquaculture authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAutonomous entity under the Ministerio de Economia; assumed all fisheries/aquaculture competencies from CENDEPESCA in 2026 (issuing licenses, setting vedas, catch quotas, minimum sizes and fishing methods).
  • Centro de Desarrollo de la Pesca y la Acuicultura (CENDEPESCA)fisheries authority (liquidated 2026, replaced by ASEA)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςFormer General Directorate of the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganaderia (MAG); competent authority under Decree 637 until liquidation in 2026.
  • Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN)environment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManages protected natural areas; diving/in-water activity in marine protected areas such as Los Cobanos requires MARN authorization and ranger supervision.
  • Autoridad Maritima Portuaria (AMP)maritime authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues fishing-skipper/sailor credentials and the 'zarpe via la pesca' required to navigate to fishing zones.

Eritrea

  • Ministry of Marine Resources (State of Eritrea)fisheries / marine resources authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςPO Box 923, Massawa, Eritrea; tel +291 8534216; fax +291 1552177 (per OceanExpert listing). Formerly the Ministry of Fisheries, the issuing authority of Proclamation 104/1998.
  • Ministry of Tourism (State of Eritrea)tourism authority (issues travel/access permits)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues permits required to travel outside Asmara and to access coastal/island areas including the Dahlak Marine National Park.

Estonia

  • Environmental Board (Keskkonnaamet)environment / fisheries enforcement authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues fishing cards; general fishing supervision.
  • Ministry of Climate (Kliimaministeerium, formerly Ministry of the Environment)environment ministry / policy authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςSets recreational fishing fee and policy; publishes the recreational fishing pocket guide.
  • Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture (Regionaal- ja Põllumajandusministeerium)fisheries / agriculture authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςFisheries (kalandus) policy and recreational fishing information.
  • Environmental Inspectorate / emergency violation lineenforcement
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRound-the-clock operative phone 1313 to report fishing violations; Rescue Board 112.

Ethiopia

  • Ministry of Agriculture (Ethiopia)fisheries / agriculture ministry
  • Regional Administrations (including Addis Ababa City and Dire Dawa Administrations)regional fisheries authority
    Issue regional fisheries laws and permits and appoint Fishery Inspectors under Proclamation No. 315/2003.

Finland

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Maa- ja metsatalousministerio)fisheries ministry / legislator
  • Metsahallitus - Eraluvat (Wildlife and Fishing Permits)fisheries / permit authority (collects state fisheries management fee, manages State waters)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςeraluvat@metsa.fi, +358 20 69 2424
  • Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY-keskus)regional fisheries administration / exceptional permits

France

French Polynesia

Gabon

  • Direction Générale des Pêches et de l'Aquaculture (DGPA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistère de l'Agriculture, de l'Élevage, de la Pêche et du Développement Rural, Libreville, Gabon
  • Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Élevage, de la Pêche et du Développement Ruralfisheries / agriculture ministry
  • Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux (ANPN) / Conseil National des Parcs Nationaux (CNPN)protected areas / national parks authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςLibreville, Gabon (manages marine parks and coastal national parks such as Loango, Mayumba, Pongara, Akanda)

Gambia

  • Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Mattersfisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMarina Parade, Banjul, The Gambia
  • Department of Fisheries (Director of Fisheries)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues sports fishing vessel licences with approval of the Secretary of State
  • Department of Parks & Wildlife Management (DPWM), Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resourcesenvironment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManages national parks and protected/marine reserves including Tanji Bird Reserve and Bijol Islands

Georgia

Germany

  • Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL) - Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculturefisheries / agriculture ministry (federal)
  • Landesamt für Landwirtschaft, Lebensmittelsicherheit und Fischerei Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (LALLF M-V)state fisheries authority
  • Ministerium für Landwirtschaft, ländliche Räume, Europa und Verbraucherschutz Schleswig-Holstein (Fischereibehörde)state fisheries authority
  • Niedersächsisches Landesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (LAVES) - Dezernat Binnenfischereistate fisheries / consumer protection authority

Greece

  • Hellenic Coast Guard (Λιμενικό Σώμα - Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή)maritime authority / fisheries enforcement
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςEmergency at sea: 108; local Port Authority (Λιμεναρχείο)
  • Ministry of Rural Development and Food - General Directorate of Fisheries (Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης και Τροφίμων, Γενική Διεύθυνση Αλιείας)fisheries authority
  • NECCA - Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (Management Unit of Alonissos Northern Sporades National Park)environment / protected-areas authority

Greenland

  • Ministry of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture and Self-sufficiency (Aalisarnermut Piniarnermut Nunalerinermut Imminullu Pilersornermut Naalakkersuisoqarfik)fisheries ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςPostboks 269, 3900 Nuuk; Tlf. (+299) 34 50 00; apn@nanoq.gl
  • Greenland Fisheries and Hunting Control Authority (GFJK)fisheries control authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAqqusinersuaq 48 A, 3900 Nuuk; Tlf. (+299) 34 50 00; gfjk@nanoq.gl

Guatemala

  • Direccion de Normatividad de la Pesca y Acuicultura (DIPESCA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςWithin the Vice-Ministerio de Sanidad Agropecuaria y Regulaciones (VISAR), Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia y Alimentacion (MAGA). DIPESCA is the competent authority for fishing licences/permits (successor to UNIPESCA named in Decreto 80-2002).
  • Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia y Alimentacion (MAGA)agriculture and fisheries ministry
  • Consejo Nacional de Areas Protegidas (CONAP)protected areas authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAdministers marine-coastal protected areas (e.g. Punta de Manabique) where fishing/spearfishing is restricted.

Haiti

  • Direction des Peches et de l'Aquaculture (DPAQ) - Ministere de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Naturelles et du Developpement Rural (MARNDR)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistere de l'Agriculture, Damien, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
  • Agence Nationale des Aires Protegees (ANAP) - Ministere de l'Environnement (MDE)environment ministry / protected areas agency
    Manages Haiti's Marine Protected Areas under the 2006 Environmental Management Decree
  • Brigade de Surveillance des Aires Protegees (BSAP)protected-area enforcement
    Formerly Corps de Surveillance de l'Environnement; enforces protected-area rules

Honduras

  • Direccion General de Pesca y Acuicultura (DIGEPESCA)fisheries authority (under Secretaria de Agricultura y Ganaderia, SAG)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςSecretaria de Agricultura y Ganaderia (SAG), Tegucigalpa, Honduras
  • Secretaria de Agricultura y Ganaderia (SAG)agriculture and livestock ministry (issues vedas / Acuerdos Ministeriales)
  • Direccion General de la Marina Mercante (DGMM)maritime authority (vessel inspections for sport fishing licenses)
  • Roatan Marine Park (RMP)marine protected area NGO / co-manager (Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςEco Store, West End, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
  • Instituto de Conservacion Forestal (ICF) / SINAPHenvironment / protected-areas authority (National System of Protected Areas)

Hungary

  • Nemzeti Elelmiszerlanc-biztonsagi Hivatal (NEBIH) - National Food Chain Safety Officefisheries / food-chain safety authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςhttps://portal.nebih.gov.hu/gyik/allat/gyakran-ismetelt-kerdesek/halgazdalkodas-vadgazdalkodas
  • MOHOSZ - Magyar Orszagos Horgasz Szovetseg (Hungarian National Anglers' Association)national anglers' federation / permit issuer
  • Agrarminiszterium (Ministry of Agriculture) - fisheries policyenvironment / agriculture ministry

Iceland

  • Directorate of Fisheries (Fiskistofa)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςLocated in Akureyri, Iceland; issues fishing licences and recreational/coastal fishing permits.
  • Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (Matvaelaraduneytid)government ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςResponsible ministry for the Fisheries Management Act.
  • Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (Hafrannsoknastofnun)scientific advisory authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςProvides stock advice underpinning total allowable catch decisions.

India

  • Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of Indianational fisheries authority
  • Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)environment ministry (administers Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and Marine Protected Areas)
  • State Fisheries Departments (e.g. Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka)state fisheries authority
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands Administration (Department of Tourism / Forest Department)union territory authority (marine national park and diving regulation)

Iran

  • Iranian Fisheries Organization (Shilat / Shilat-e Iran)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςHead office and branch offices at southern ports of Iran (per 1973 Regulations, Art. 3)
  • Department of Environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran (DoE)environment authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManages national marine parks, wildlife refuges and protected/biosphere areas (e.g. Hara, Nayband, Khark)
  • Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran (PMO)maritime authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςVessel registration and maritime affairs

Iraq

  • General Authority for Fish Resources Developmentfisheries authority (under the Ministry of Agriculture)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistry of Agriculture, Iraq. Authority reactivated/empowered by republican decree in 2005; administers Law No. 48 of 1976.
  • Ministry of Agriculture of Iraqagriculture ministry (oversees fisheries and aquaculture)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςOversees the fisheries and aquaculture sector; policy/management delegated to the General Authority for Fish Resources Development.

Isle of Man

  • Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) - Fisheries Directoratefisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςFisheries Directorate, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John's, Isle of Man IM4 3AS; Tel +44 1624 685884
  • DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team / Wildlife, Biodiversity and Protected Sites (Marine Nature Reserves)environment authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςDEFA, Isle of Man Government

Japan

Jordan

  • Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) - Commissioner of Environment and Public Safetymaritime/coastal regulatory authority; manager of the Aqaba Marine Reserve
  • Ministry of Agriculture of Jordanfisheries authority (issued Instructions No. (Z/1) of 2020 under the Agriculture Law)
  • Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS)marine conservation NGO (consultative partner on Aqaba fishing regulations)

Kazakhstan

  • Fisheries Committee (Комитет рыбного хозяйства), Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstanfisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςTransferred from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Agriculture by Presidential Decree of 3 January 2024; oversees protection, reproduction and use of fishery resources and aquaculture, including recreational fishing rules and fishery inspection.
  • Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstanagriculture ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςParent ministry of the Fisheries Committee; issuer of the Fishing Rules (Order No. 18-04/148, 27 Feb 2015).

Kyrgyzstan

  • Department of Fisheries Complex (Департамент рыбного хозяйства / рыбопромышленного комплекса)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςUnder the Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Processing Industry; announces annual spawning closures
  • Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republicenvironment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςPublishes fishing-prohibition (nerestovy zapret) notices; oversees fish-stock protection
  • Centralized Bank of Legal Information, Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republiclegislation portal
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςOfficial source of legislation text

Laos

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Department of Livestock and Fisheries)fisheries authority / agriculture ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAssigned as the core fisheries management authority under Fisheries Law Art. 43-44 (Vientiane, Lao PDR)
  • Provincial / Capital Agriculture and Forestry Departmentprovincial fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςProvincial-level fisheries administration (Fisheries Law Art. 45)
  • District Agriculture and Forestry Officedistrict fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςDistrict-level fisheries administration (Fisheries Law Art. 46)
  • Village Fisheries Management Committees (FMCs)local/community fisheries management body
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςSet local fishing rules, permitted/prohibited gears, closed seasons and fish conservation zones for each water body

Lebanon

  • Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Fisheries and Wildlife)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςResponsible for implementing legislation related to fisheries and fishing activities (per Decree 31/1995).
  • Ministry of the Environmentenvironment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςResponsible for establishment and management of protected areas including marine nature reserves (per Law 690/2005 and Law 130/2019).
  • Ministry of National Defense (Lebanese Navy / Coast Guard)maritime authority
    Responsible for patrolling the sea (per Decree 22/1981).
  • Ministry of Public Works and Transportmaritime authority
    Controls implementation of legislation related to transport and marine public properties (per Law 214/1993).

Lesotho

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security - Livestock / Fisheries Divisionfisheries authority / agriculture ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςLivestock Division, Maseru, Lesotho
  • Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA)water resource / reservoir management authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManages fishing rules on Katse and Mohale reservoirs (catch limits, prohibition of commercial fishing).
  • Department of Environment - Protected Areas (Sehlabathebe National Park)environment ministry / protected area authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςDepartment of Environment, Maseru

Liberia

Lithuania

  • Environmental Protection Department under the Ministry of Environment (Aplinkos apsaugos departamentas, AAD)environment / enforcement authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςhttps://aad.lrv.lt/en/frequently-asked-questions/
  • Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania (Aplinkos ministerija)environment ministry (issues the fishing rules)
  • Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture (Žuvininkystės tarnyba)fisheries authority (commercial/special marine fishing permits)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςhttps://zuv.lrv.lt/en/licenses-permits/

Macao

  • Direccao dos Servicos de Assuntos Maritimos e de Agua (DSAMA) / Marine and Water Bureaumaritime authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMarine and Water Bureau, Macao SAR (restructured from the former Maritime Administration on 18 July 2013); exercises maritime authority over Macao's waters.
  • Comissao Coordenadora da Gestao e do Desenvolvimento das Areas de Jurisdicao Maritima (Coordinating Commission for the Management and Development of Maritime Areas)maritime governance / coordination body
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςInter-departmental commission led by the Chief Executive, created by Despacho do Chefe do Executivo n.o 57/2017.
  • Direccao dos Servicos de Proteccao Ambiental (DSPA / Environmental Protection Bureau)environment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςResponsible for environmental and ecological protection of Macao, including marine environment matters.

Malaysia

Mali

  • Direction Nationale de la Pêche (DNP)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistère de l'Agriculture, Bamako, Mali. Represented regionally by the Direction Régionale de la Pêche (DRP), at cercle level by the Service Local de la Pêche (SLP), and at commune level by the Antenne de la Pêche (AP).
  • Conseils de pêche (national, regional and territorial-collectivity fishing councils)consultative fisheries body
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςConsultative organs created under Loi n°95-032 and Décret n°96-011/P-RM; handle fishing disputes, local fishing conventions and management of fisheries in hydro-agricultural and hydroelectric developments.
  • Direction Nationale de la Conservation de la Nature (DNCN)environment / nature conservation authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςInvolved in protection and conservation of natural resources, including aquatic ecosystems.

Malta

Marshall Islands

  • Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςPhone +692 625 8262; email inquiry@mimra.com; Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • MIMRA Coastal Fisheries Divisioncoastal fisheries management
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςCommunity-based coastal fisheries management; coordinates with traditional leaders and local councils
  • Local Government Councils (atoll/municipal)local fisheries jurisdiction
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςResponsible for protection of local fisheries to approx. 5 nautical miles under the Local Government / Management and Development of Local Fisheries Act

Micronesia (Federated States of)

  • National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA)national fisheries authority (EEZ, beyond 12 nm)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςPohnpei, FSM (formerly Micronesian Fisheries Authority / Micronesia Maritime Authority)
  • FSM Department of Resources & Development (R&D)national resource ministry
  • Pohnpei State - Office of Fisheries and Aquaculture / Marine Development (Conservation Society of Pohnpei works on MPAs)state fisheries / marine resources authority
  • Yap, Chuuk and Kosrae State Marine Resources officesstate fisheries / marine resources authorities (inshore, within 12 nm)

Moldova

  • Agenția de Mediu (Environment Agency of the Republic of Moldova)environment / fisheries authority (issues fishing permits and prohibition orders)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRepublic of Moldova, Chișinău
  • Inspectoratul pentru Protecția Mediului (Environmental Protection Inspectorate)enforcement / environmental inspection
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRepublic of Moldova, Chișinău
  • Ministerul Mediului (Ministry of Environment)environment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRepublic of Moldova, Chișinău

Monaco

  • Direction des Affaires Maritimes (Department of Maritime Affairs)maritime authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοπος20 quai l'Hirondelle, 98000 Monaco; tel. (+377) 98 98 22 80
  • Police - Division de Police Maritime et Aéroportuaire (Marine and Airport Police Division)maritime police authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςReceives a copy of each underwater-fishing authorisation; enforces maritime fishing rules
  • Association Monégasque pour la Protection de la Nature (AMPN)marine protected areas manager
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManager of the Larvotto and Spélugues marine protected areas under Sovereign Ordinance 6.984 of 20 June 2018
  • Fédération Monégasque de Pêches Sportives (FMPS)sport fishing federation
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMonégasque sport-fishing federation; guidance on recreational fishing regulations

Montenegro

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management - Directorate for Fisheries (Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, sumarstva i vodoprivrede / organ uprave za ribarstvo)fisheries authority
  • Association for Sport Fishing on the Sea of Montenegro (Savez za sportski ribolov na moru Crne Gore, SSRM)national sport-fishing federation (licence issuer)
  • Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro (Institut za biologiju mora)scientific advisory institute
  • Public Enterprise for Coastal Zone Management of Montenegro (Morsko dobro) / Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)marine protected areas / environment authority

Morocco

  • Département de la pêche maritime - Ministère de l'agriculture, de la pêche maritime, du développement rural et des eaux et forêtsfisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςDélégations / quartiers maritimes régionaux (regional maritime fishing delegations)
  • Direction de la marine marchande et des pêches maritimesmaritime authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues and may withdraw underwater-fishing authorizations
  • Agence Nationale des Eaux et Forêts / Parc National d'Al Hoceima (marine protected area management)environment / protected-area authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManages the Al Hoceima National Park marine protected area and no-take zones

Mozambique

  • Administração Nacional das Pescas (ADNAP)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues recreational and sport fishing licences; under the Ministry overseeing fisheries (Ministério do Mar, Águas Interiores e Pescas).
  • Instituto Nacional da Marinha (INAMAR)maritime authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMaritime Administration responsible for vessel safety and signalling; publishes Decree 82/2021. Maritime Offices process licences.
  • Administração Nacional das Áreas de Conservação (ANAC)conservation areas authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManages national parks and marine protected areas (Bazaruto, Maputo NP / Ponta do Ouro, Quirimbas), each governed by its own management plan.

Nauru

  • Nauru Fisheries and Marine Resources Authority (NFMRA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAiwo District, Nauru; the Authority established under the Nauru Fisheries and Marine Resources Authority Act 1997 administers the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2020 and the Fisheries Act 1997.
  • Minister responsible for Fisheries, Republic of Naurugovernment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςEmpowered to designate marine protected areas, declare closed seasons and set management measures under the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2020.
  • Pacific Community (SPC) - Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programmeregional technical agency
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςProvides technical support for community-based coastal fisheries management in Nauru.

Netherlands

New Caledonia

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Niger

  • Direction de la Peche et de l'Aquaculture (Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςOperates under the ministry responsible for water/environment (Ministere de l'Hydraulique, de l'Assainissement et de l'Environnement); issues fishing permits and enforces fisheries law.
  • Agents des Eaux et Forets (Water and Forests officers)enforcement / environment ministry
    Statutory enforcement officers for fisheries offences under Loi N98-042 (Art. 19-21): may stop transport, seize gear, and present cases in court.

Niue

North Macedonia

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management (Министерство за земјоделство, шумарство и водостопанство)fisheries authority / agriculture ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςDepartment for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Одделение за рибарство и аквакултура)
  • State Agricultural Inspectorate (Државен инспекторат за земјоделство)enforcement / inspection authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςInspection of fishing and aquaculture under the Law on Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Macedonian Angling/Fishing Federation (Македонска риболовна федерација)national sport fishing federation
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues sport fishing licences (спортска легитимација) and organises competitions (Art. 54, 80).

Northern Mariana Islands

Norway

Pakistan

Palau

  • Koror State Department of Conservation and Law Enforcement (DCLE) / Rangersstate conservation and fisheries enforcement authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςTel: +680 488-4001 / 488-8738; Rangers Tel: +680 488-2150; email: rica@kororstate.org
  • Palau Bureau of Marine Resources (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment)national fisheries authority
  • Palau National Marine Sanctuary Office (PNMS)national marine sanctuary management authority

Paraguay

  • Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (MADES) - Dirección de Pesca y Acuiculturaenvironment ministry / fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAvenida Madame Lynch Nº 3500, Asunción, Paraguay
  • Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) - Viceministerio de Ganaderíaagriculture/livestock ministry (co-application authority under Ley 3.556/08)
  • Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Salud Animal (SENACSA)animal quality and health service (co-application authority)

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Romania

  • Agenția Națională pentru Pescuit și Acvacultură (ANPA) - National Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculturefisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRecreational fishing permits portal: https://permise.anpa.ro:12443/
  • Ministerul Agriculturii și Dezvoltării Rurale (MADR) - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developmentagriculture ministry
  • Administrația Rezervației Biosferei Delta Dunării (ARBDD) - Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Administrationprotected area authority
  • Poliția de Frontieră Română - Romanian Border Policeborder authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAuthorisation (avizare) of recreational fishing in border zones

Russian Federation

  • Federal Agency for Fisheries (Федеральное агентство по рыболовству, Росрыболовство)fisheries authority
  • Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation (Министерство сельского хозяйства РФ)ministry (issues the Fishing Rules for each fishery basin)
  • Azov-Black Sea Territorial Administration / AzNIIRKh (VNIRO branch)regional fishery basin administration / research institute

Saint Lucia

San Marino

  • Federazione Sammarinese Pesca Sportiva (FSPS)national sport fishing federation / fishing licence issuing authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςStrada del Marano 101, 47896 Faetano, San Marino; tel/fax +378 0549 903920; email info@fps-sm.org
  • UGRAA - Ufficio Gestione Risorse Ambientali e Agricole, Dipartimento Territorio e Ambienteenvironment authority (ecological surveillance, agricultural and aquatic fauna legislation)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςDipartimento Territorio e Ambiente, Repubblica di San Marino
  • Reggenza (Captains Regent) of the Republic of San Marinohead of state / issues the annual fishing calendar decree
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςPalazzo Pubblico, San Marino

Sao Tome and Principe

  • Direcção das Pescas e Aquacultura (DPA) – Fisheries and Aquaculture Directoratefisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAv. 12 de Julho, CP n.º 059, São Tomé; tel +239 222 20 91; email direcao@pescas.st
  • Ministério da Agricultura, Pescas e Desenvolvimento Ruralministry (agriculture and fisheries)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςSão Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
  • Rede de Áreas Marinhas Protegidas de São Tomé e Príncipe (MPA network, under DPA guidance with Fauna & Flora, Oikos, Fundação Príncipe, MARAPA)marine protected area management

Saudi Arabia

  • Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) - General Directorate of Fish Resourcesfisheries / environment ministry
  • National Center for Wildlife (NCW)protected areas / wildlife authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςhttps://www.ncw.gov.sa/en/
  • Border Guard / Border Forces (Ministry of Interior)maritime security / enforcement authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues equipment operating permits and security approvals; supervises sea entry/exit (Articles 20, 75, 82).

Senegal

Slovenia

  • Zveza za športni ribolov na morju Slovenije (Sea Sport Fishing Federation of Slovenia, ZŠRMS)sport fishing federation (public authorisation to issue sea sport-fishing permits, including spear-gun permits)
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food (Ministrstvo za kmetijstvo, gozdarstvo in prehrano) - Fisheriesfisheries authority / competent ministry under the Marine Fisheries Act (ZMR-2)
  • Fisheries Research Institute of Slovenia (Zavod za ribištvo Slovenije, ZZRS)fisheries research / advisory institute
  • Strunjan Landscape Park (Krajinski park Strunjan) - park managementmarine protected area manager

Solomon Islands

  • Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςKukum Highway, P.O. Box G2, Honiara, Solomon Islands; Tel (677) 39143; Fax (677) 38730
  • Provincial Governments (e.g. Makira-Ulawa, Western, Isabel, Choiseul, Malaita Provinces)sub-national / provincial fisheries and conservation authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςProvincial assemblies make ordinances regulating inshore fishing within provincial waters.
  • Arnavon Community Marine Conservation Area Management Committeecommunity marine protected area management
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRepresentatives of Kia, Katupika and Waghena communities.

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

  • Secretaría General de Pesca - Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA)national fisheries authority
  • Dirección General de Recursos Pesqueros y Acuicultura (MAPA) - manager of state marine reservesfisheries authority / marine protected areas
  • Autonomous Community fisheries authorities (e.g. Generalitat de Catalunya, Govern de les Illes Balears, Xunta de Galicia, Junta de Andalucía, Región de Murcia, Gobierno Vasco)regional fisheries authorities (licence issuers)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςVaries by Autonomous Community

Sri Lanka

  • Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistry of Fisheries, Maligawatte Secretariat, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
  • Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Developmentfisheries ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssuing authority of the 2017 spearfishing prohibition regulations
  • National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA)marine research agency
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςCrow Island, Mattakkuliya, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka
  • Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC)wildlife / protected areas authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςManages marine national parks and sanctuaries (Hikkaduwa, Pigeon Island, Bar Reef)

Sweden

  • Havs- och vattenmyndigheten (Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, HaV)fisheries / marine and water authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςBox 11 930, 404 39 Göteborg, Sweden; havochvatten@havochvatten.se
  • Länsstyrelserna (County Administrative Boards)regional fishing authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRegional offices; handle local fishing rules and fixed-gear permits
  • Polismyndigheten (Swedish Police Authority)weapons permitting authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςWeapons licensing (vapentillstånd) for spearguns classed as weapons

Syrian Arab Republic

  • Public Authority for Fisheries (General Commission for Fisheries / Public Commission for Fisheries and Fish Resources)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςEstablished by Law No. 31 of 2008; under the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform; fisheries administration based in Jableh / Latakia.
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reformagriculture ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssues fishing licence quotas and declared the Fanar Ibn Hani Marine Protected Area (Decision No. 26/T of 2000).

Tajikistan

  • Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan (fishery department 'Mohii Tajikistan')fisheries authority
  • Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (Комитет по охране окружающей среды при Правительстве Республики Таджикистан)environment authority
  • Association of Hunters and Fishers of the Republic of Tajikistanhunting and fishing association

Timor-Leste

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forests (MAPPF) — formerly Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGPA)fisheries authority / agriculture ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAv. Nicolau Lobato, Comoro, Dili, Timor-Leste
  • Secretariat of State for Environment / Ministry responsible for Environment (national parks and marine protected areas)environment ministry

Tunisia

  • Direction Générale de la Pêche et de l'Aquaculture (DGPA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςMinistère de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Hydrauliques et de la Pêche, Tunis
  • Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Hydrauliques et de la Pêcheministry (fisheries / agriculture)
  • Garde Nationale Maritime / Service National de la Surveillance Côtièremaritime enforcement authority
    Enforces fishing infractions at sea (Law 94-13, Art. 27)
  • Agence de Protection et d'Aménagement du Littoral (APAL)coastal / marine protected areas authority
    Manages coastal and marine protected areas in Tunisia

Türkiye

  • Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı — Balıkçılık ve Su Ürünleri Genel Müdürlüğü (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry — General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςProvincial/district directorates (il/ilçe müdürlükleri) issue amateur documents and fishing slips
  • Türkiye Sualtı Sporları Federasyonu (Turkish Underwater Sports Federation, TSSF)sports federation
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςGoverns the national spearfishing (Zıpkınla Balık Avı) team and CMAS-affiliated training camps

Turkmenistan

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistanenvironment / agriculture ministry (fisheries and nature protection functions)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistangovernment ministry (Caspian inter-state fisheries cooperation, anti-IUU protocol)
  • Balkanbalyk (state-owned fishing enterprise)state fisheries operator (Caspian Sea)

Turks and Caicos Islands

  • Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR)fisheries / environment authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςSouth Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Managementfisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςDepartment of Fisheries office, Providenciales (also Grand Turk and South Caicos)
  • Office of the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islandsregulatory authority (issues conservation Orders under the Ordinance)

Uganda

  • Directorate of Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςChief Fisheries Officer / Commissioner Fisheries, MAAIF, Entebbe, Uganda
  • Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)protected-areas authority (national-park waters)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςSport-fishing permits for national-park lakes (e.g. Lake Mburo)
  • Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO)regional fisheries body
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςRegional body coordinating Lake Victoria fisheries for Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

Ukraine

  • State Agency of Fisheries of Ukraine (Державне агентство меліорації та рибного господарства / Держрибагентство)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςSubordinate to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine; enforces fishing rules through regional fish-protection patrol (рибоохоронний патруль) units.
  • Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraineagriculture/environment ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςIssued the Rules of Amateur Fishing (Order No. 700 of 19.09.2022).

United Kingdom

United States of America

United States Virgin Islands

  • Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), Division of Fish and Wildlifefisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςDPNR, U.S. Virgin Islands; Division of Fish & Wildlife
  • DPNR Division of Environmental Enforcementenforcement authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοπος(340) 774-3320 (St. Thomas); (340) 773-5774 (St. Croix)
  • National Park Service - Virgin Islands National Park / Buck Island Reef NMprotected area authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοπος(340) 776-6201 (VINP); (340) 773-1460 (Buck Island / Christiansted)
  • NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office / Caribbean Fishery Management Councilfederal fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοπος(727) 824-5305 (Southeast Regional Office)

Uruguay

Venezuela

  • Instituto Socialista de la Pesca y Acuicultura (INSOPESCA)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςAdscribed to the Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Agricultura Productiva y Tierras
  • Direccion General de Armas y Explosivos (DAEX)arms control authority (issues porte de arpon for spearguns)
  • Federacion Venezolana de Actividades Subacuaticas (FVAS)national underwater activities federation
  • Instituto Nacional de Parques (INPARQUES)protected areas / national parks authority

Viet Nam

  • Directorate of Fisheries (Tong cuc Thuy san), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)fisheries authority
  • Marine protected area management boards (e.g. Hon Mun MPA, Cu Lao Cham MPA, Con Dao National Park)marine protected area authority
    unknown

Yemen

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (formerly Ministry of Fish Wealth)fisheries ministry
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςSanaa, with regional offices in Aden, Hodeidah and Mukalla
  • General Authority for Fisheries in the Arabian Sea (General Fisheries Authority)fisheries authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςEstablished by Republican Decree No. 9 of 2001
  • Environment Protection Authority (EPA) / Socotra Environment Protection Authorityenvironment authority
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςOversees protected areas including the Socotra Archipelago

Zimbabwe

  • Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks)wildlife and protected-areas authority (administers fishing permits and the Parks and Wild Life Act)
    Επίσημος ιστότοποςHead Office, Cnr Sandringham Drive & Borrowdale Road, Botanical Gardens, Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Lake Kariba Fisheries Research Institute (LKFRI)fisheries research institute (Lake Kariba fishing permits and research, under ZimParks)
  • Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife (formerly Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry)environment ministry (parent ministry for ZimParks and the Parks and Wild Life Act)

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