Activities within the Soufriere Marine Management Area Presenter: Nadia Cazaubon OAS/IABIN ReefFix Workshop SMMA The Beacon Soufriere, St. Lucia March 30 th, 2010
Overview Fishing Tourism Projects Conclusion
SMMA Mandate The mission of the SMMA 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.
SMMA Zones
CAMMA Zones
SMMA/CAMMA Services Marine Ecosystem protection Marine Reserves User services Protected FPA, Snorkel & Dive Sites Yacht Mooring & Anchoring Environmental monitoring Water quality, sedimentation, reef check Public education/Environmental Awareness Enforcement Local Fisheries Management Authority
Fishing Industry 7
8 Fishing Trends Data source: Department of Fisheries
Tourism 9
10 Tourism Trends Data Source: SMMA Yacht Arrival Statistics
Research & Monitoring
Proposed snorkel sites
Biogas Digester
Livelihoods Training Longline Training in Grenada
Cleanup Campaigns
Conclusion Economic Valuation of the SMMA Strategic Development Plan Natural Resource Management = Sustainable Development Continued stakeholder support
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