Seychelles Fishing Authority (Establishment) Act 1984 (Cap. 214). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Legislation Date 1984 (1985) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette, 31 August 1984, pp. 49-60. Long titleAn Act to establish the Seychelles Fishing Authority and specify its functions and powers; and for connected purposes. Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Policy/planning Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract The Act consists of 25 sections. It establishes the Seychelles Fishing Authority and specifies its functions and powers. The Authority is constituted as a body corporate. Its task is to promote, organize and develop fishing, fishing industry and fishing resources in the Seychelles. Full text English Website www.seylii.org