Marine Wildlife Protection Regulations (S.R. 2009/18)

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Cartilaginous fishes Marine fishes Migratory species Data collection/reporting Bycatch Offences/penalties Biodiversity Marine mammals Turtles Aquatic animals Hunting/capture Endangered species Policy/planning Research Authorization/permit Protection of species

Geographical area

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

These Regulations of the Head of State provide for the protection of marine wildlife within the EEZ of Samoa and in particular for the conservation of marine mammals (Part II), turtles (III), sharks (IV) and species which migrate to spawn (V). The Regulations also provide for the designation of species of conservation concern and management plans for such species.

Full text

English

Website

www.palemene.ws

References - Legislation

Implements

Lands, Surveys and Environment Act 1989.

Legislation | Samoa | 1990

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, Coastal zone management, Fishery management and conservation, Land reform, Land tenure, Expropriation, Public land, Lease, Survey/mapping, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX