 Protected
Marine Areas
Steps have been taken to avoid over-exploitation of natural resources.
Protected Marine Areas were established in 1995. This was the first step
in protecting these areas from the detrimental effects of over-fishing,
coral mining, anchor damage and rubbish. The killing of turtles, which
is under threat of extinction, is banned and the export of turtle shells
and products made of turtle shell is prohibited.
Sport fishing practiced by some islands is now confined to the tag and
release method. |
