Act on the Protection of Marine Resources

Catching or gathering aquatic plants and animals by using explosives is prohibited; provided, however, that this does not apply for research and study with the permission of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

The catching or gathering of aquatic plants and animals by using poisonous substances that paralyze or kill them is prohibited; provided, however, this does not apply to cases where permission of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has been obtained.

It is an offense to possess or sell aquatic plants and animals caught or gathered in violation of the provisions of the preceding two Articles.