Tourism Authority (Dolphin and Whale Watching) Regulations 2012 (GN No. 154 of 2012). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 87 of 1 September 2012. Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Navigation Management/conservation Marine mammals Tourism Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations provide rules for the activity of dolphin and whale watching, i.e. viewing, from a pleasure craft, dolphins and whales in the territorial sea. Persons who provide such activities against the payment of a fee shall obtain a licence from the Tourism Authority. The Regulations set out rules for navigation when approaching dolphins or whales and prohibit entering within a specified range of such marine mammals. The Authority may issue guidelines as it for dolphin and whale watching. Full text English Website www.gov.mu References - Legislation Implements Tourism Authority Act 2006 (No. 32 of 2006). Legislation | Mauritius | 2006 Keyword: Tourism, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX