Maritime Zones (Conduct of Marine Scientific Research) Regulations 2017 (GN No. 57 of 2017). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 43 of 29 April 2017. Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword EIA Marine pollution Precautionary principle Exploration Fishery management and conservation Research Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Genetic resources Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 23 of the Maritime Zones Act, regulates scientific research in waters under national jurisdiction. No person shall conduct research unless approved by the Minister. The Minister may, subject to the following conditions, in accordance with Article 249 of the Law of the Sea Convention and such other conditions as he may determine, grant an approval to conduct research. A person who asks for approval shall, among other things, conduct the research exclusively — (i) for peaceful purposes; and (ii) to increase scientific knowledge for the benefit of mankind; (p) the person shall not unjustifiably interfere with other legitimate uses of the sea; (q) the person shall not proceed with research if any act is likely to cause serious harm to the marine environment. The person shall also, at all times, apply the Precautionary Principle and best environmental practices The Regulations also provide rules for access and use of biological material of marine origin, including material of natural and potential value having functional units of heredity. Such access shall be in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol and subject to specified conditions. An application shall include, among other things, an environmental impact assessment and the intended port of call. Full text English Website www.gov.mu References - Legislation Implements Maritime Zones Act 2005 (Act No. 2 of 2005). Legislation | Mauritius | 2005 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Sovereignty, Cultural heritage, Marine protected areas, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX