Maldives EEZ

Location

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Key Information

TYPE

Non-MPA

Jurisdictional Authority Area

DESIGNATION

Jurisdictional Authority

LOCATED IN

Republic of Maldives

AREA

920,737 km²	MARINE AREA
920,739 km²	TOTAL AREA ⁱ

MANAGED BY

Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture

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LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)

Moderately restrictive ⁱ

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: 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

The Maldives have 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. The following types of fishing are prohibited in the maritime zones of the Maldives:
a) Purse seine fishing;
b) Gillnet fishing;
c) Trawl net fishing;
d) Fishing using a net with the exception of bait fishing and fishing for personal consumption;
e) Fishing using an explosive, poison or such other chemical.

Please consult the local fishing laws, some of which are referenced on this page, for more information.