Fisheries and Marine Resources (Fishing of Sea Cucumbers) Regulations 2008 (GN No. 189 of 2008). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Molluscs Authorization/permit Landing Seasons Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations prohibit the fishing for undersized sea cucumber or any sea cucumber from 1 January to 31 March in each year. No person shall land, have in his or her possession or sell any undersized sea cucumber. The Permanent Secretary of the competent Ministry may, subject to restrictions as prescribed by these Regulations, authorize the fishing of sea cucumbers under such terms and conditions as he or she thinks fit. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Fisheries and Marine Resources Act (Act No. 22 of 1998). Legislation | Mauritius | 1998 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries and Marine Resources (Fishing of Sea Cucumbers) Regulations 2009 (GN No. 110 of 2009). Legislation | Mauritius | 2009 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Authorization/permit, Landing, Seasons, Size, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX