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Demarcation of fishing reserves

Published: Oct. 15, 2021, 7:50 p.m.

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Department of Fisheries and the Soufriere Marine Management Association have joined forces to map out the boundaries of the marine reserves, zones, and other areas within the Canaries, Anse La Raye, and Soufriere Marine Management Areas.

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According to Chief Fisheries Officer, Sarita Williams-Peter, the initiative is a critical component in ensuring the effective and efficient management of fisheries as the agencies will be better equipped to avoid and resolve conflict between resource users in the area while also protecting marine life.

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