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Protected Marine Areas:
Steps
have been taken to avoid over-exploitation of natural resources.
Protected Marine Areas were established in 1995. This was the first
step in protecting these areas from the detrimental effects of
over-fishing, coral mining, anchor damage and rubbish. The killing
of turtles, which is under threat of extinction, is banned and the
export of turtle shells and products made of turtle shell is
prohibited.
Sport
fishing practiced by some islands is now confined to the tag and release
method.
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