{"id":328702,"date":"2025-08-08T19:53:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/328702\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T19:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:53:13","slug":"abu-dhabi-authority-records-violation-of-collecting-oysters-from-marine-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/328702\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi authority records violation of collecting oysters from marine reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Abu Dhabi authorities recorded an environmental violation in a marine reserve, involving the collection of oysters. The Environment Agency \u2013 Abu Dhabi said any violation within protected areas exposes the perpetrator to legal accountability.<\/p>\n

What are marine reserves?<\/p>\n

A marine reserve is a protected area where the focus is safeguarding aquatic organisms and biodiversity. Human activities like fishing and hunting are prohibited, in order to prevent to the natural marine habitat.<\/p>\n

According to Visit Abu Dhabi, the following are marine protected areas:<\/p>\n

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Prohibited activities, penalties<\/p>\n

According to Cabinet Resolution No. (120) of 2023, practising diving activities for the purpose of fishing and exploiting living aquatic resources without a permit issued by the competent authority is punishable by a Dh1,000 fine for a first-time offence. <\/p>\n

When it comes to marine protected areas, additional penalties may be levied. According to Federal Law No. (24) of 1999, the following activities are prohibited in natural reserves:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Hunting, transporting, killing or harming wild and marine creatures or undertaking activities leading to their eradication.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Damaging or destroying geological or geographical formations or areas considered natural habitat to animal and plant species as a result of increase or growth of such species. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Introducing foreign species into the reserve. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Polluting the soil, water or air of the reserve.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Military maneuvers and shooting practices. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cutting trees or eroding soil. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  7. \n

    Amusements, recreation and sports functions which can kill or harm or have negative impact on natural life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    All that can disturb the natural balance of such reserves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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