Credit: Zaw Zaw Htwe (Myanmar)
Myanmar has coastal line of 2823 km and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has 486,000 sq km. The continental shelves cover almost 228000 sq miles with abundant resources. Marine fisheries are distinguished into two types. These are Inshore and Offshore fisheries. Inshore fisheries – Shore line to 5 nautical miles in northern areas and 10 nautical miles in the southern area Department of Fishery “DOF” allowed to fishing vessels less than 30 feet’s (12 HP) Offshore fisheries – Outer limit of Inshore fishing zone to EEZ, DOF allowed to fishing vessels more than 30 feet’s (above 12 HP).
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