This class includes: - fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters - taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs - whale catching - taking of marine aquatic animals, e.g.: turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, sea urchins This class also includes: - gathering of other marine organisms and materials: natural pearls, sponges, coral , seaweed and algae
This class excludes: - capturing of marine mammals apart from whales, e.g. seals and walruses, see 0170 - processing of whales on factory ships, see 1010 - processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore, see 1020 - rental of pleasure boats with crew for sea and coastal water transport (e.g. for fishing cruises), see 5011 - fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see 8423 - fishing practiced for sport or recreation and related services, see 9319 - operation of sport fishing preserves, see 9319