Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Regulations (Cap. 37:02). Country/Territory Trinidad and Tobago Document type Regulation Date 1974 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Ministry of Legal Affairs. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Protected area Marine protected areas Ecosystem preservation Wetlands Coastal zone management Birds Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations restrict access and activities in marine areas of Trinidad and Tobago designated under the Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Act as restricted areas for the purpose of preserving those areas and the protection of fauna and flora in such areas. No person shall, without written permission of the Minister; access a restricted area; operate a boat in an restricted area; take or remove any fish or bird from a restricted area; take or remove any mangrove; or interfere with the seabed. Full text English Website rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt References - Legislation Implements Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Act (Cap. 37:02). Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1970 (2011) Keyword: Protected area, Marine protected areas, Ecosystem preservation, Expropriation Source: FAO, FAOLEX