Cook Islands EEZ

Location


Key Information

TYPE
Jurisdictional Authority Area
DESIGNATION
Jurisdictional Authority
LOCATED IN
National
Cook Islands
AREA
1,969,560 km2 MARINE AREA
1,969,553 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Government of the Cook Islands
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
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.

Species of Concern: Multiple

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

Cook Islands 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 local fishing laws, some of which are referenced on this page, for more information.

Allowed

Please consult local laws for information on allowed activities.

Governing Regulations