Abu Dhabi: Boat owner fined Dh20,000 for exceeding daily fishing limit – News

As part of recent efforts to protect Abu Dhabi’s marine resources, Abu Dhabi was fined Dh20,000 by the Environment Agency (EAD) for catching more fish than its daily limit. announced.

Recreational fishing vessels that exceed the daily catch limit must have a commercial fishing license, which these recreational vessels typically do not have. Fishing without this license is considered an environmental violation and is punishable by a fine of Dh2,000. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties: a second offense results in the boat being “booked” for one month, and a third offense results in the boat’s license being suspended.

By enforcing these regulations, EAD is committed to maintaining the health and sustainability of Abu Dhabi’s marine resources, ensuring that they remain viable for future generations.

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Recreational boat owners are strongly encouraged to comply with all regulations and laws and support conservation efforts to prevent further violations and protect marine life.

When to fish?

In the UAE, different months of the year are designated for catching different types of fish. These periods are set aside to reflect specific breeding seasons and are designated as the “opening season” and the “banning season.”