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Maritime Zones (Conduct of Marine Scientific Research) Regulations 2017 (GN No. 57 of 2017).

País/Territorio
Mauricio
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
2017
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 43 of 29 April 2017.
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Pesca, Mar, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
EIA Contaminación marina Principio de cautela Exploración Manejo y conservación pesquera Investigación Autorización/permiso Conservación del ecosistema Biodiversidad Recursos genéticos
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental, Océano Índico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo
Resumen

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.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.gov.mu

Referencias - Legislación

Implementa

Maritime Zones Act 2005 (Act No. 2 of 2005).

Legislación | Mauricio | 2005

Palabra clave: Pesca marítima, Legislación básica, Zona marítima, Mar territorial, ZEE-Zona Económica Exclusiva, Plataforma continental, Navegación, Infracciones/sanciones, Soberanía, Patrimonio cultural, Áreas marinas protegidas, Zona protegida

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX