The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries has decided to ban red coral fishing on all Tunisian coasts until December 31, 2026, in accordance with a ministerial order dated October 22, 2026.
A ban applicable to the entire Tunisian coast
This decision concerns all Tunisian coasts and provides for the suspension of all red coral fishing activities until the end of 2026.
The order was taken on the basis of the minutes of the meeting of the Advisory Committee responsible for the organization of maritime fisheries, held on September 28, 2026.
An entry into force as soon as the order is signed
According to the provisions of the ministerial order, the prohibition takes effect from the date of its signature, October 22, 2026, and will remain in force until December 31, 2026.
This measure applies to the entire Tunisian coast, without distinction between the different coastal areas.
