(1) The Minister may, by order published in the GazetteBy Gazette notice 808/1986 the following were declared Marine Reserves(1) Marquis Mangroves(2) Rodney Bay Artificial Reefs(3) Marigot Bay Mangroves(4) Anse Marin Reef(5) Reef between Grand Caille and Rachette Point(6) Anse L'Ivrogne Reef(7) Anse Pointe Sable-Mankote(8) Maria Islet Reef(9) Savannes Bay Mangrove(10) Reef at Malgretoute(11) Reef in Anse de Pitons(12) Esperance Harbour Mangrove(13) Praslin Mangroves(14) Fond d'or(15) Louvette Mangroves(16) Grand Anse Beach and Mangroves(17) Bois d'Orange Mangrove(18) Cas-en-Bas Mangrove(19) Choc Bay MangroveBy Gazette notice 7/1990 the following were declared Marine Reserve Areas(1) Reefs at Anse Chastanet comprising Turtle Reef and that portion of the reef extending seawards from the southernmost point of Anse Chastanet Beach to Grand Caille Point.(2) Artificial Reef at Anse Cochon(3) That Reef extending from the river at Anse Galet to the northernmost point of the beach at Anse Cochon(4) Vigie Bay Artificial Reef(5) Artificial Reefs at Moule-A-Chique(6) Reefs extending from Caesar Point to Mathurin Point, declare any area of the fishery waters and, as appropriate, any adjacent or surrounding land, to be a marine reserve where he or she considers that special measures are necessary—
(a) to afford special protection to the flora and fauna of such areas and to protect and preserve the natural breeding grounds and habitats of aquatic life, with particular regard to flora and fauna in danger of extinction;
(b) to allow for the natural regeneration of aquatic life in areas where such life has been depleted;
(c) to promote scientific study and research in respect of such areas; or
(d) to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of such areas.
(2) Any person who, in any marine reserve, without permission granted under subsection (3)—
(a) fishes or attempts to fish;
(b) takes or destroys any flora and fauna other than fish;
(c) dredges, extracts sand or gravel, discharges or deposits waste or any other polluting matter, or in any way disturbs, alters or destroys the natural environment; or
(d) constructs or erects any buildings or other structures on or over any land or waters within such a reserve,
commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $ 5,000.
(3) The Minister, or any person authorised by him or her in writing, may give written permission to do any of the things prohibited under this section where the doing of such things may be required for the proper management of the reserve or for any of the purposes referred to in subsection (1).