Anguilla’s marine resources strengthened
Monday, May 30, 2005
THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The conservation of
Anguilla’s marine resources has been further strengthened with the award of a
grant of US$24,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in the US,
in support of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources’ Seagrass and
Coral Reef Protection project.
The total cost of the project is US$74,000
and so the Government of Anguilla is providing complementary funds totalling
US$49,000.
As part of the project, 60 demarcation buoys
will be installed to demarcate Anguilla’s five marine park areas; as well as
the installation of 40 mooring buoys for use by boats visiting these areas.
In addition, approximately 5,000 brochures
will be produced highlighting the marine parks, the correct usage of the
mooring buoys, and the fees and regulations governing the use of the park
areas. Work has already commenced on the project, which is scheduled for
completion by the 30th September 2005.
The installation of mooring buoys is an
expensive undertaking and so too is their maintenance and upkeep. Boat
operators using Anguilla’s marine parks are encouraged to contribute to the
maintenance of these mooring buoys by paying the required fees permitting
their use.
Failure to do so will result in the refusal
of entry to the marine parks. Anguilla’s marine environment is a treasured
natural resource and all users should contribute by paying the required
mooring fees. The five marine park areas in
Anguilla are Dog Island, Little Bay, Prickly Pear/Seal Island, Sandy Island,
and Shoal Bay/Island Harbour.
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