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Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1997
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About — Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1997
The Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1997 is an Indian law that creates a licensing regime and enforcement framework to promote sustainable marine fisheries. It introduced a quota system and required vessel‑monitoring devices, exemplified by the 2002 limit of 30 percent of total allowable catch for trawlers in the exclusive economic zone.