Reserves de peche (designated fishing reserves)

Areas of water placed under State control where all forms of fishing, introduction of exotic species and any act harmful to local aquatic fauna/flora are strictly prohibited (Art. 14-15 of Loi N98-042), except by special authorisation of the Minister responsible for fishing. Individual reserves are created/removed by decree of the Council of Ministers; specific named/geocoded reserves are not enumerated in the framework law.