Fisheries Regulations 1987 (Cap. 82). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Regulation Date 1987 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Seychelles. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Crustaceans Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Aquaculture Mariculture Fishing authorization Protection of species Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations concern authorization of fisheries and fisheries management and conservation measures in Seychelles waters. The Regulations are divided into four Parts: Preliminary (I); Fishing Vessel (II); Large Nets (III); Fisheries Management IV). Part II regulates licences and specifies the conditions for the granting of licences. Local fishing vessels not exceeding seven meters are exempted from the requirement of a licence (sect. 3). Sections 5 to 9 deal with foreign fishing vessels and fishing agreements. Part III restricts fishing of specified protected species. Part IV makes provision for the use of gear, protected areas, bycatch, aquaculture concession. Full text English Website www.seylii.org References - Legislation Implements 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 Amended by Amendment to the Fisheries Regulations 1987. Legislation | Seychelles | 1998 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Crustaceans, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 48 of 2007). Legislation | Seychelles | 2007 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX