Hermandad Marine Reserve

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Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
Marine Reserve
LOCATED IN
Ecuador
AREA
59,999 km2 MARINE AREA
59,999 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Ministry of the Environment and Water
Management Website
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
Least restrictive i
No known restrictions on marine life removal beyond national or subnational generally applicable restrictions
DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: ProtectedSeas (Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data)

DATA VERSION

1.0

LAST REVIEWED

April 2024

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Propósito

Key objectives include conserving underwater mountains and pelagic environments, protecting migratory and threatened species (e.g., hammerhead sharks, leatherback turtles), supporting commercial species conservation (e.g., tunas), enhancing scientific knowledge, and strengthening reserve management.

Species of Concern: hammerhead shark, leatherback sea turtle, tuna

Regulations Summary

Restricciones

The zoning within the Hermandad Marine Reserve is designed to facilitate the conservation and sustainable use of its marine resources. The zonation is divided into three main areas, each with specific objectives and usage regulations. Please see these zones for specific regulations.

Governing Regulations

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Gear and Activity Restrictions i

Fishing Gear

Activities

PROHIBITED
Tribal Exemptions
RESTRICTED
ALLOWED
NOT APPLICABLE OR UNKNOWN
Recreational Fishing
Commercial Fishing
Bottom Trawling
Hook And Line
Trolling
Longlining
Nets
Gillnetting
Traps And Pots
Spear Fishing
Miscellaneous Gear
Discharge
Speed
Entry
Diving
Removal of Historic Artifacts
Stopping
Anchoring
Dragging
Landing
Dredging
Industrial or Mineral Exploration
Drilling
Construction
Overflight or Drones