Lucian contingent will also participate in the Fishers Forum and attend various workshops organized as part of the 64th GCFI annual conference. During the Fishers Forum, the group will get the opportunity to network with fishers and scientists from the wider Caribbean.
They will also participate in a field trip to visit landing sites in Mexico. The group was also invited to participate in the Invasive Lionfish special workshop. The objective of this special workshop is to train key personnel in strategies to manage and control the invasive lionfish in their own countries. Lucian waters by a local dive operator on October 19th, was confirmed by the Department of Fisheries in a recent press release.
Upon return to St. As the basis for this set up, all of the coral reefs in the area were designated Marine Reserves in which only diving , snorkeling and glass-bottomed boats are permitted. Equally important is that the protected Reserves also serve as breeding grounds for the fishing industry whereby more fish survive to maturity and produce hundreds of times more eggs during reproduction thus perpetuating fish numbers. The zone set up allocates areas adjacent to the Marine Reserves as Fishing Priority Areas to take advantage of the ultimate spilling out of the mature fish.
The team is requesting, for example, a second boat to better monitor and allow for more effective interventions in the area. The premises of the base deserve to be restored and a welcome centre would help in providing visitors with a better understanding of the purpose and functioning of the marine protected area.
In the meantime, Peter reminds us that volunteers are always welcome to take part in scientific monitoring programmes. The message is out…. Pricing from - 0. The marine protected area MPA can be easily located by seamen thanks to the two superb pitons overlooking the area, like two caring guardians.
The SMMA gets almost 3, yachts and 5, bateaux and welcomes more than 21, and 12, scuba divers annually. The SMMA is divided in five areas: marine reserves, priority fishing areas, yacht mooring areas, recreational areas and multiple use areas. These different areas have been established in agreement with all stakeholders, including NGOs, government bodies and users. In , the existence of the SMMA was threatened by a series of crises due to political changes, which revealed certain weaknesses.
The operational difficulties experienced by the MPA led to changes in the framework, which is now better adapted to the current situation. The SMMA is now mainly financed by various government bodies and through payment of an entrance fee by all users of the marine area. The SMMA enjoys international recognition and serves as a model for other destinations in the Caribbean. There are some safety issues that need to be addressed regarding pleasure boating. Please note that links marked with are off-site links and will open in a new browser window.
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