Marine Conservation Law (2013 Revision). Country/Territory Cayman Islands (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1978 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement No. 12 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 82 of 11 October 2013. Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine pollution Basic legislation Marine fisheries Institution Enforcement/compliance Crustaceans Size Seasons Molluscs Fishing gear/fishing method Cartilaginous fishes Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Ecosystem preservation Effluent waste water/discharge Protected area Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean Abstract This Act makes provision for the conservation of the marine environment and fisheries resources. For this purpose, a Marine Conservation Board is established. The Board shall be responsible in general for the administration of this Law, control fisheries officers, issue licenses under this Law, and collect fees. Part III concerns the protection of lobsters, conch and other fish resources. The Governor may designate areas of Cayman waters to be restricted marine areas under section 10. Marine parks may be established under section 11 and spawning areas under section 12. Part V places restrictions on the use of gear, the taking of marine life, and regulates powers of enforcement. Other provisions, among other things, prohibit the feeding of sharks and the discharge of harmful effluents or raw sewage in Cayman waters. Full text English Website www.gazettes.gov.ky References - Legislation Implemented by Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) Regulations, 1978. Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978 Keyword: Management/conservation, Turtles, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) Regulations (2008 Revision). Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978 (2008) Keyword: Management/conservation, Turtles, Traditional rights/customary rights, Seasons, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Conservation (Grouper Spawning Areas) Notice, 2011. Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2012 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Conservation Regulations (2004 revision). Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1979 (2004) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Conservation (Licensing of Spear Guns) Regulations, 1986. Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1986 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Conservation (Licensing of Seine Nets) Directives, 1986. Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1986 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Conservation (Marine Parks) Regulations (2007 Revision). Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1986 (2007) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Marine area, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by National Conservation Law, 2013 (No. 24 of 2013). Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2013 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Wetlands, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Institution, Policy/planning, Protected area, Contract/agreement, Climate change, Endangered species, Coastal zone management, Protection of habitats, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes Source: FAO, FAOLEX