This Act makes provision for the conservation of the marine environment and fisheries resources. For this purpose, a Marine Conservation Board is established. The Board shall be responsible in general for the administration of this Law, control fisheries officers, issue licenses under this Law, and collect fees. Part III concerns the protection of lobsters, conch and other fish resources. The Governor may designate areas of Cayman waters to be restricted marine areas under section 10. Marine parks may be established under section 11 and spawning areas under section 12. Part V places restrictions on the use of gear, the taking of marine life, and regulates powers of enforcement. Other provisions, among other things, prohibit the feeding of sharks and the discharge of harmful effluents or raw sewage in Cayman waters.
Islas Caiman (RU) · 1978-01-01