Agreed rules for application to Marine Protected Areas
No Take Zone
Permitted
TOURIST ACTIVITIES
With conditions
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Subject to prior opinion of the authorities
Forbidden
INDUSTRIAL AND SEMI-INDUSTRIAL FISHING
ANY ARTISANAL FISHING ACTIVITY
Exception: Fishing in rock stone, on foot from the coast, with 1 line and 1 hook, for self-consumption
SPORT FISHING
DREDGING AND UNLOADING OF MATERIALS
SAND EXTRACTION *
ALL HUNTING ACTIVITY
Sea turtles*, eggs*, seabirds, etc.
Parcial Protection
Permitted
FISHING TYPES:
FISHING LINES
SUBMARINE **
Any type of net is not permitted
TOURIST ACTIVITIES
With conditions
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Forbidden
INDUSTRIAL AND SEMI-INDUSTRIAL FISHING
ALL OTHER FISHING PRACTICES
SPORT FISHING
DREDGING AND UNLOADING OF MATERIALS
SAND EXTRACTION *
ALL HUNTING ACTIVITY
Sea turtles*, eggs*, seabirds, etc.
* In accordance with current legislation
** Fishing vessels used must be licensed in accordance with current legislation.
** It is mandatory to respect the minimum fish capture sizes established in the National Fisheries Law
Presentation of the proposed MPAs Decree Law
Next steps for effective implementation of MPAs
Approval by the competent authorities of legislation to formalise STP's MPAs
Communication and dissemination of MPAs (at national and international level)
Operational strategy for maritime surveillance, including a community fisheries control mechanism and capacity building of relevant government departments
Long-term funding strategies for MPAs
Biological monitoring of MPAs
Development of management plans
Continued support for livelihood diversification in fishing communities
