These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 32 of the Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act 2022, define the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan and provides for protecting a minimum of 30% of the Seychelles' territorial waters and EEZ combined, and other areas, in order to achieve its national commitment under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan. The Regulations concern: prohibited marine activities in each zone, including aquaculture, small-scale fisheries, artisanal fishing, sport fishing, mining and deep sea exploration; permitted activities, including: restorative mariculture, subsistence fishing, coastal dredging and dredge spoils, research, tourism accommodation; offences and penalties.
Seychelles · 2025-03-31