Introduction
Fishing is an industry that is of great importance in the UAE.
For many years, fishing has occurred on a commercial scale and also
for more recreational purposes, and the activity of fishing holds a
significant weight and traditional value. The country does not have
the ideal climate and soil to allow for great agricultural gains,
though it does have the sea.
While there are specific regulations in place for commercial
entities wishing to fish in the nation’s waters, recreational
spearfishing is not covered under any existing law. However,
considering the ideas of overfishing and regulating the species
found in the country, the more regulations in place, the more power
the government has to ensure the security of their fishing
industry.
