Islas Lobos de Afuera

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Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
National Reserve
LOCATED IN
Lambayeque
Peru
AREA
78 km2 MARINE AREA
83 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
Several species- or gear-specific restrictions apply, or:
  • Commercial marine life removal is prohibited
  • Both commercial and recreational marine life removal are heavily restricted
  • Recreational marine life removal is prohibited, and commercial marine life removal is restricted
DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: SERNANP - Peruvian National Service of Protected Areas (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

1.0

LAST REVIEWED

January 2023

OTHER DATABASES
World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 55544090

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Purpose

To conserve a representative sample of the biological diversity of the coastal marine ecosystems of the cold sea of the Humboldt current, ensuring the continuity of the biological cycle of the species; to protect the seabird and marine mammal populations that seek refuge in these areas; to maintain the sustainable use of marine resources.

Species of Concern: multiple

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

1. Large-scale or industrial fishing is not permitted.
2. Settlement of human groups in these areas is strictly prohibited.

Allowed

1. Research activities and/or natural resource studies (with collection) that do not involve the modification of ecosystems, habitats, or their constituent components will be permitted. These activities must be authorized.
2. The installation of infrastructure for the development of these activities is permitted.

Governing Regulations