The fisheries is part of the agriculture in the Czech Republic. Fishing activity is in accordance with Act No. 99/2004 Code, on fishpond farming, execution of the fishing right, fishing guard, protection of marine fisheries resources and amending certain acts (act on fisheries) divided in two activities. These are the fishpond farming (so called production fisheries) and management in fishing grounds. The Act on Fisheries and other national legislation connected with the production of fish are fully compatible with EU regulations. At the same time, it secures the protection of sea fishing resources. The fisheries in the Czech Republic contributes approximately CZK 1.1 milliard to the gross domestic product, which is 0.04% of the GDP. Gross agricultural production totals 4.42% of GDP. The level of total animal product production in the Czech Republic is CZK 59.8 milliard at current prices. Fish for market comprise 1.9% of the gross animal product production, and hatching fish 0.25% (source ČSÚ; Czech Statistical Office).