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Fisheries Act 1986 (Cap. 82).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Seychelles.
Long title
An Act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Mariculture Aquaculture Enforcement/compliance Institution Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Access right Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act outlines a general framework for the regulation of fishing and aquaculture in the waters of the Seychelles.

Full text
English
Website
www.seylii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Conservation of Marine Shells Act, 1981.

Legislation | Seychelles | 1981

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Mammals Sanctuary Decree 1979.

Legislation | Seychelles | 1979

Keyword: Protected area, Marine mammals, Marine area, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fisheries Regulations 1987 (Cap. 82).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1987 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Crustaceans, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Shark Finning) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 7 of 2006).

Legislation | Seychelles | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2001 (Act No. 2 of 2001).

Legislation | Seychelles | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act (No. 20 of 2014).

Legislation | Seychelles | 2014

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Landing, Migratory species, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Registration, Royalties/fees, Transshipment, High seas, Sustainable use, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX