Fisheries Act (No. 20 of 2014). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to Official Gazette of 27th October 2014. Long titleAn Act to provide for efficient and effective management and sustainable development of fisheries in accordance with international norms, standards and best practice and an ecosystem approach to fisheries; to provide for the licensing of fishing vessel, to regulate sport fishing, fishing activities; to provide .for offences and penalties and to repeal the Fisheries Act, 1986 and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems 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 Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Act shall come into operation on such date as by the Minister may, by Notice published in the Gazette, appoint (13 February 2015, S.I. No. 1 of 2015). Abstract This Act provides for the management, conservation and development of fisheries in fisheries within Seychelles waters and related matters. It also concerns, among other things aquaculture, the use of a joint venture fishing vessel, a local fishing vessel, a Seychelles fishing vessel on the high seas or in waters under the jurisdiction of another State, the protection of marine resources other than fish and protection of the marine environment. Full text English Website www.seylii.org References - Legislation Repeals Fisheries Act 1986 (Cap. 82). Legislation | Seychelles | 1986 (2012) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations 2020. Legislation | Seychelles | 2020 Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Biosecurity, Contract/agreement, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Fish disease, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Public health, Research, Royalties/fees, Standards, Subsidy/incentive, Use restrictions, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX