Guidelines for coastal water quality (G.N. No. 620 of 1999). País/Territorio Mauricio Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1999 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Mauritius Government Gazette 1999, pp. 814-815 Materia Medio ambiente gen., Pesca, Mar Palabra clave Contaminación marina Marinocultura Acuicultura Control de la contaminación Normas sobre calidad del agua Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental, Océano Índico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo Resumen These Guidelines set out water quality requirements for coastal waters which are classified by these Guidelines into various categories. Waters are classified for conservation of the coral community, conservation of natural areas such as mangroves, wildlife habitats, marine spawning and nursing grounds, for the propagation of marine life such as fish, crabs, shrimps, the culture of shellfish and molluscs, fisheries and waters used for the discharge of effluent from industrial and agricultural activities. The standards mainly concern foreign substances to water and set maximum limits. Texto completo Inglés