Ministries and departments
Ministry of Environment and the Reef
Protects the Reef Line, the island's waters and its wildlife.
- Minister
- Held by the President
- Departments
- 3
What the ministry is responsible for
- The Reef Line and protected areas
- Fisheries
- Wildlife and the Salt Pond reserve
Departments
| Department | Head | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Reef and Marine Parks Service | Appointment pending | Looks after the Reef Line Protected Area and Mangrove Bay Marine Park. |
| Fisheries Department | Reports to the Minister | Sets fishing seasons and limits. |
| Coastal and Wildlife Wardens | Reports to the Minister | Patrol the coast and the Salt Pond Wildlife Reserve. |
Services
Latest news
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Views sought on a Reef Levy to protect the island's waters
A four-week consultation asks whether leisure vessels that moor or anchor in island waters should pay a levy to fund reef wardens and visitor moorings.