Fisheries and Marine Resources (Fishing of Sea Cucumbers) Regulations 2009 (GN No. 110 of 2009). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Molluscs Authorization/permit Landing Seasons Size Offences/penalties 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. In addition, no person shall land, have in his or her possession or sell any undersized sea cucumber. The Regulations also prohibit the fishing for any sea cucumber from 1 October 2009 to 30 September 2011. 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 Website supremecourt.intnet.mu References - Legislation Implements Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007 (Act No. 27 of 2007). Legislation | Mauritius | 2007 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Registration, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquaculture, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Wetlands, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Turtles, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Fisheries and Marine Resources (Fishing of Sea Cucumbers) Regulations 2008 (GN No. 189 of 2008). Legislation | Mauritius | 2008 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Authorization/permit, Landing, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fisheries and Marine Resources (Fishing of Sea Cucumbers) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (GN No. 18 of 2012). Legislation | Mauritius | 2012 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Seasons, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries (Fishing of Sea Cucumbers) Regulations, Government Notice no. 189 of 2023. Legislation | Mauritius | 2023 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fishing authorization, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Size, Marine fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX