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Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) (Declaration of Protected Areas) (The Exuma (Jewfish Cay) Marine Reserve) Order (Cap. 244).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Research Authorization/permit Marine protected areas Protected area
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 Exuma (Jewfish Cay) Marine Reserve and its surrounding waters as described in the Schedule to this Order to be a protected area and prohibits fishing or removal of any fishery resource from the protected area, except with a written permission of the Minister for educational, research and scientific purposes.

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