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Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Act (Cap. 37:02).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Long title
An Act respecting the marine areas of Trinidad and Tobago.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Marine protected areas Ecosystem preservation Expropriation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act provides for the designation of any portion of marine areas of Trinidad and Tobago as restricted areas for the purpose of preserving those areas and the protection of fauna and flora in such areas.

Full text
English
Website
rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Regulations (Cap. 37:02).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1974 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Ecosystem preservation, Wetlands, Coastal zone management, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX