1. Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA): Introduction*
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Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA): Introduction
OAS/IABIN
ReefFix Workshop
SMMA
Presenter: Nadia Cazaubon
The Beacon
Soufriere, St. Lucia
Tuesday 30th March, 2010 *

2. Overview Genesis of the SMMA Institutional Review Challenges Future 2*
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Overview
Genesis of the SMMA
Institutional Review
Challenges
Future * 2

3. Geographic Location
St. Lucia in windward islands, btwn Martinique and St. Vincent. Off NW coast of Barbados
Area square miles. 14 miles wide and 27 miles long
Soufriere on west coast - shares Caribbean sea
SMMA extends from Anse Jambon in the north to Anse l’Ivrogne in the South
11 km of coastline
In this region you will find beautiful scenery, a variety of coral reefs and attractive beaches

4. SMMA Satellite View

5. Soufrière established 1746 approx. 4500 residents fragile economy*
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established 1746
approx residents
fragile economy
high unemployment rate
Tourism, small fishing, agriculture *

6. Fishing Industry Traditional artisanal fishing*
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Fishing Industry
Traditional artisanal fishing
Small pirogues/canoes with one outboard engine
Particularly dependent on coastal resources
Fishers rely heavily on transient schools of coastal pelagics (mackerel, balahou, [flying fish])
Far from productive fishing banks
other valuable species like tuna, dolphin fish
Seines, Pots, Lines, Spearguns, Fillet Nets. GillNets
Most productive fishing grounds are to the South and North east of St. Lucia – Soufriere is furthest away from both sites
Fishers in soufriere catch Flying fish near shore although it is normally not considered a coastal pelagic *

7. Tourism Preferred Destination for:*
Tourism
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Preferred Destination for:
Mooring and anchorage, SCUBA and snorkelling, day charter tours, beach recreation, historical sites
Natural Resources
World Heritage Site, Pitons, Sulphur Springs, Waterfalls, Tropical Rainforest, Black sand beaches, Coral Reefs, 13 Dive Sites *

8. Tipping Point! User Conflict Degradation of resource base*
Tipping Point!
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User Conflict
Over resource access
Fishers and Recreational users
Pot Fishers and Divers
Seine Fishers and Yachts anchoring
Fishers and Fishers
Degradation of resource base
A result of over-exploitation of the reefs:
a) overfishing
b) improper fishing practices
c) destruction of reef from anchoring
d) land based sources of marine pollution
Traditional users - Fishermen
Most acute conflict btwn divers and pot fishers & seine fishers and yachts *

9. Experimental Project Intensive Stakeholder consultations*
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Experimental Project
Intensive Stakeholder consultations
National initiative on System of Protected Areas (SLNT and CANARI)
Community Consultations
Led by: SRDF, DoF & CANARI
Stakeholders include Fishers, Residents, Proprietors, etc.
SLNT – saint lucia national trust held a consultation on the system of protected areas. Idea was to make jalousie into a national park. Therefore agreed to start this national initiative in Soufriere. Dialogue commenced between SLNT, SDF, CANARI and DoF *

10. Soufriere Marine Management Area
"Agreement on the Use and Management of the Marine and Coastal Resources in the Soufriere Region, St. Lucia”
Zoning management tool

11. Open up brochures – Anse Jambon to North and Anse L’Ivrogne to South *
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Open up brochures – Anse Jambon to North and Anse L’Ivrogne to South
13 Dive Sites * 11

12. Marine Reserves These areas are created to protect marine biodiversity*
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Marine Reserves
These areas are created to protect marine biodiversity
Fishing and all other extractive activities are not permitted
Fairyland
No fishing, no taking of coral (which is illegal in Slu) etc. *

13. Fishing Priority Areas
Priority is given to fishing over all other activities

14. *
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Yacht Mooring Areas
These areas provide anchorage for local and visiting yachters and recreational boaters
SMMA installs their own moorings. *

15. Multiple Use Areas
Fishing, Scuba diving, careful anchoring and other approved activities are allowed

16. Recreational Areas Recreational Areas – sites for public recreation*
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Recreational Areas
Recreational Areas – sites for public recreation
Sulphur Springs
Petit Piton
Approx. 10 beaches – some accessible only by boat
Malgretoute Beach *

17. Legal Issues Inadequate legislative basis Lack of Enforcement
Agreement non binding
no true comprehensive development and management plan exists for the island
Distance travelled by MP and DoF officers  rangers given powers of arrest
Coastal Zone Management Policy recently approved – SMMA needs for effective operation

18. Institutional Review Strengths/Weaknesses Analysis
Restructure management body
Cabinet Conclusion 1648 of 1999
LFMA
Not For Profit Company. Incorporated
BoD
Stakeholder committee
Mission and Vision
Gov’t – DoF, Planning, Tourism, SLASPA, NCA
Non gov’t – SLHTA, SRDF, ANBAGLO, Fish Coop, Water Taxi Assoc.

19. Mission Statement
The mission of the Soufriere Marine Management Area is to contribute to national and local development, particularly in the fisheries and tourism sectors, through the management of the coastal zone of Soufriere, based on the principles of sustainable use, cooperation among resource users, institutional collaboration, active and enlightened local participation, and equitable sharing of benefits and responsibilities among stakeholders. 19

20. Equitable Sharing of Resources
Reduced user conflict with zoning agreement
Mitigation role
Conflict management
Beach access
Influence policy and development in various fora
Watercraft Advisory Committee
Pitons Management Area Advisory Committee
GEF National Focal Group
Saint Lucia National Trust member
Soufriere Small Business Association (inactive)
ANBAGLO
Safety and Security Committee
Review EIAs for development within CAMMA and SMMA
Manage conflict between fishers and tourism related activities
Play a key role in ensuring locals/residents have beach access at certain sites with major hotels
Influence decisions on granting licenses to watercraft operators who operate within SMMA and CAMMA
Comment and make recommendations on EIAs for development within PMA, SMMA and CAMMA
Monitoring and enforcement role in managing both areas.

21. Current Challenges Threats Land Use Policy
Comprehensive National Development Plan
Succession Planning
Capacity Building
Evaluation and Monitoring
Threats – LBS, Structural Development, Social Development, climate change, global warming
Succession planning – staff turnover, vulnerable to seasonality of tourism industry
Equity - $$$$ of tourism vs $ of fishing. Mr. Hyde of Tourism and Fishing
Political Will
Environmentally sound building code
National Land Use Policy

22. Land Based Pollution

23. Ship Wreck

24. Coastal Development Footprint

25. Look into the future Adaptive Management Strategic Development Plan
Systematic monitoring of status of resources and users
Proactive and informed management
Information dissemination
Community Pillar
Champion for environmental conservation

26. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.  Native American Proverb

27. Thank You!