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Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) (Barbados Marine Reserve) Regulations, 1981 (No. 28 of 1981).

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Regulation
Date
1981
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, 8 pp.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Molluscs Coastal zone management Protected area Marine protected areas Offences/penalties Protection of species Use restrictions
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

In the Park there are created 4 zones, namely; (a) the Scientific Zone; (b) the Northern Watersports Zone; (c) the Recreational Zone; and (d) the Southern Watersports Zone. Section 5 prohibits a series of activities in the Reserve including injuring, destruction or removal of shellfish and/or starfish, and use of speargun, hook, and various other devices for the purposes of taking fish. Other activities may be permitted subject to restrictions imposed by the Parks and Beaches Commission. Remaining rules regulate various activities in the reserve such as entrance of fishing boats (reg. 13), use of other vessels, mooring or buoying, etc. (29 regulations)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Act.

Legislation | Barbados | 1976

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Contract/agreement, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX