Guyana EEZ

Location

Key Information

TYPE

Non-MPA

Jurisdictional Authority Area

DESIGNATION

Jurisdictional Authority

LOCATED IN

Guyana

AREA

138,695 km²	MARINE AREA
135,060 km²	TOTAL AREA ⁱ

MANAGED BY

Ministry of Agriculture

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: Flanders Marine Institute (2019). Maritime Boundaries Geodatabase: Maritime Boundaries and Exclusive Economic Zones (200NM), version 11. Available online at https://www.marineregions.org/. (Unmodified)

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Purpose

To establish national maritime boundaries and manage fish stocks sustainably.

Species of Concern: multiple

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

Guyana has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or non-living, of these waters. Fishing restrictions, such as bag limits, seasons, and size restrictions apply. Please consult the Fisheries Act, which is referenced on this page, for more information.