Location
Key Information
| 1 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 2.07 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
- 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
Regulations: American Samoa Bar Association
Boundary: NOAA MPA Center (Unmodified)
2.0
May 2024
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Purpose
To regulate on-shore activities that could be harmful to unique marine ecosystems. This area was designated due to its unique and valuable characteristics and the imminent threat from development pressures.
Species of Concern: Corals (Scleractinia)
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
1. Commercial and recreational fishing is restricted.
2. Any project proposed for location within a designated Special Management Area which also is characterized as a lagoon or reef area shall comply with the following standards:
a. subsistence usage of coastal areas and resources shall be insured;
b. living marine resources, particularly fishery resources, shall be maintained for optimum sustainable yields;
c. adverse impacts to reefs and corals shall be prevented;
d. lagoon and reef areas shall maintain or enhance subsistence, commercial and sport fisheries;
e. lagoon and reef areas shall be protected to assure the maintenance of natural water flows, natural circulation patterns, natural nutrient and oxygen levels and to avoid the discharge of toxic wastes, sewage, petroleum products, siltation and destruction of productive habitat;
f. areas and objects of historic and cultural significance shall be preserved and maintained.
Allowed
Fishing is allowed EXCEPT for any actions that degrade, limit, or eliminate Special Management Areas functions, values, and benefits to the public.
All take of marine life must conform to regulations regarding species allowed, size limitations, catch limits, method of capture, and seasons. Temporary closures may apply.