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Marine Conservation (Marine Parks) Regulations (2007 Revision).

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1986 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement No. 12 published with Gazette No. 15 of 23 July 2007.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Marine protected areas Protected area Marine area Hunting/capture Management/conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

For purposes of determining restrictions on specified areas there shall be three categories of marine parks: (a) replenishment zones; (b); marine park zones; (c) environmental zones (reg. 3). Regulation 4 prohibits taking of conch and lobster and use of specified gear in replenishment zones. Regulation 5 prohibits the taking of any form of marine life in marine park zones and the anchoring of boats. In environmental zones it shall be prohibited to take any form of marine live, and to use any anchor, entering into water by persons, or exceeding the speed of five knots. The Schedules (3) contain descriptions of designed replenishment, marine park, or environmental zones. (9 regulations)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Conservation Law (2013 Revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978 (2013)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Marine Conservation (Marine Parks) (Amendment) Regulations, 1986.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1986

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Marine Parks) (Amendment) Regulations, 1988.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1988

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Conservation (General) Regulations, 2016.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Birds, Aquatic plants, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX