Maldives adds Parrotfish to list of protected species

Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture added Parrotfish to list of protected marine species in Maldives.

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The Maldivian government recently added Parrotfish to the list of protected marine species in Maldives. PHOTO: OCEANA.ORG

Mariyam Malsa

2020-09-24 16:19:18

Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture added Parrotfish to list of protected marine species in Maldives.

The new Maldives General Fisheries Regulation (2020/R-75), prohibits the capture, killing, harming or transporting of any species of parrotfish.

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