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British Indian Ocean Territory: Fisheries

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 March 2025UIN 37768

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure long term access to the Fisheries Conservation and Management Zone of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The UK will assist Mauritius in implementing a new Mauritian Marine Protected Area in the Archipelago, which will extend to technical, financial, capacity-building assistance, fostering long-term sustainable management.  The parties will work with international conservation organisations to ensure the implementation of science-backed strategies for conservation.

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