Location
Key Information
| 947 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 947 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
Boundary: Flanders Marine Institute (2019). Maritime Boundaries Geodatabase: Maritime Boundaries and Exclusive Economic Zones (200NM), version 11. Available online at https://www.marineregions.org/. (Unmodified)
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Last updated on 26 January 2023.
Purpose
To establish national marine boundaries.
Species of Concern: multiple
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
Iraq has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or non-living, of these waters. Fishing restrictions, such as bag limits, seasons, and size restrictions apply. Please consult the local fishing laws, some of which are referenced on this page, for more information.
1. The use of toxic or explosive materials for fishing or hunting seabirds and marine animals is prohibited.
2. The fishing or hunting of marine species threathened or likely to be threatened if used for trade purposes is prohibited.
3. Dumping waste, drain oil, remains, fuels, or balance waters of tankers in the marine enviornment are prohibited.
Allowed
1. Scientific research may be exempted from the restrictions.
2. Selling fishing gear requires authorization from the Company.