Tag: Marine Management Areas (MMAs)

• Friday, March 19th 2021 - 15:09 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government gives nod to public consultation on Marine Management Areas

  

  The Falkland Islands Government’s Executive Council has approved the launch of a public consultation on a series of proposed Marine Management Areas (MMAs) in Falklands waters, according to documents published this week.

• Tuesday, April 11th 2017 - 06:14 UTC

  Falkland Islanders asked on proposals to recommend Marine Management Areas

  

  Falkland Islanders are being asked to comment on proposals to recommend three Marine Management Areas (MMAs) to the Falkland Islands Government (FIG). These areas include some of the Falklands most pristine and vulnerable marine environments such as around Beauchêne Island and the Jason Islands archipelago, and include globally important populations of the Black-Browed Albatross and the Rockhopper penguin.