Volume 75
Enforcement by Awareness in the Bonaire National Marine Park: Strategies for Effective Rule Implementation and Collaboration
Authors
Raming, J; Johnson, J. Download PDF Open PDF in BrowserOther Information
Date: November, 2022
Pages: 141-142
Event: Proceedings of the Seventy-Five Annual Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
City: Fort Walton Beach
Country: USA
Abstract
The Bonaire National Marine Park, located in the Dutch Caribbean, is a protected area encompassing the shoreline and extending 75 meters from shore or 60 meters in water depth. This paper explores the enforcement approach employed by STINAPA (Stichting Nationale Parken Bonaire) in managing the park's rules and regulations. STINAPAs management goal is to strike a balance between conservation efforts and collaborative engagement with stakeholders, particularly fishermen. By creating awareness, providing information, and fostering collaboration, STINAPA aims to achieve the desired results while respecting the cultural importance of fishing practices. Lastly, by effectively enforcing park rules, park managers can ensure that visitors and stakeholders comply with the established guidelines, protecting the park's resources and maintaining its ecological balance (MacRae, & De Meyer, 2020).