Fisheries (Coconut Crabs) Regulations (Cap. 315). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Regulation Date 1991 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Crustaceans Seasons Size Offences/penalties Geographical area Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations provides for the protection of Coconut Crabs by: prohibiting the killing, injuring or taking of any coconut crab during the close season declared under these Regulations; prohibiting the killing, injuring, taking or sale of any coconut crab carrying eggs or of a size less that specified in these Regulations; prescribing quotas of coconut crabs that may be taken, etc. on certain islands. Coconut crabs may be taken or caught during the close season with prior permission of the Di Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act (Cap. 315). Legislation | Vanuatu | 2005 (2006) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, International agreement-implementation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX