Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) (Declaration of Protected Areas) (High Cay & Surrounding Waters) Order (S.I. No. 106 of 2012).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Protected area Marine protected areas

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Order, made under section 13 of the Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) Act, 1977, declares the High Cay its surrounding waters as described in the Schedule to this Order to be a protected area and prohibits fishing in the protected area in a specified period.

Full text

English

Website

laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) Act, 1977 (Cap. 244).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1977 (1993)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Maritime zone, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing authorization, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Protected fishing area, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX