Table 3-2

Table 3-2 Chronology of Control on Fishing Activities in Minamata Bay by Fishermen's Cooperative Association

Aug. 1957 - May 1964	Self-imposed control with fluctuated area coverage.
Jun. 1964 - Apr. 1973	The control removed.
May. 1973 - Mar. 1975	The control resumed.
Apr. 1975 - Mar 1990*.	Fishery prohibited (by Fishery Compensation Agreement signed by the Association and Kumamoto Prefecture, the executive organ of Pollution Control Program). Pollution Control Program).
Apr. 1990 -	1)Association members The responsible body (=Chisso) purchases the designated species containing mercury exceeding the provisional standard to keep them out of the market. 2)Others Self-control recommended on fishing activites as complete sepatation of the designated species was impossible.