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Fisheries (Conservation and Management of Coastal Marine Resources) Regulations 2019.

Country/Territory
Kiribati
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Certification Community management Coastal zone management Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel International trade Protection of species Marine fisheries Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations lay down rules for the management and protection of coastal marine resources to ensure their sustainable utilization for the benefit of l-Kiribati people; the community participation in fisheries management through recognising and enforcing community-based fisheries management plans; and data collection through the establishment of a registry of licensed fishing vessels and reporting obligations. The conservation and management measures are set out in Part III, addressing (I) prohibited fishing methods and gears, (II) use of an anchored fish aggregating device in coastal waters, (III) minimum sizes for certain species, (IV) protection of species, and (V) area and time restrictions. Part IV sets forth the procedures and principles for fishing and trade licence for designated coastal fisheries to fish and export or trade in a designated coastal fishery for commercial purposes. Furthermore, all vessels that are licensed under these Regulations and engaged in coastal fisheries shall be registered.

Full text
English
Website
www.adaptation-undp.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (No. 6 of 2010).

Legislation | Kiribati | 2010

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Aquatic animals, Turtles, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Fisheries Conservation and Protection (Rock Lobster -

Legislation | Kiribati | 1979 (1992)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Protection of species, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX