The Folkestone Marine Reserve & Marine Museum in Barbados was established in 1981 to protect coastal and marine ecosystems. It extends 2.2 km along the coast and has different zones, including scientific, recreation, and northern/southern zones. Activities like dynamiting reefs and fishing are prohibited. The reserve aims to maintain ecosystems, provide education, and allow research. It contains different reefs and is an important area for fisheries, recreation, and scientific study.

1. FOLKESTONE MARINE RESERVE & MARINE MUSEUM Researched and Presented by John Nicholls (Manager, Folkestone Park and Marine Reserve, National Conservation Commission) March 05, 2008

2. BACKGROUND Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

3. Establishment of the Reserve The only legislated protected area in Barbados to date. Established in 1981 Extends a total distance of 2.2 km from Bellairs Research Institute & Coral Reef Club in the north and southern edge of Sandy Lane Hotel. Measures 950 metres at its widest point, and 660 metres at its narrowest point. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

4. Prohibited Activities Dynamiting of reefs Emission of waste into marine environment Fishing Harvesting of coral Removal or damage of any material Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

5. Objectives of Reserve Maintain coastal and marine ecosystems in their natural state. Act as an area where marine species can breed undisturbed. Provide educational recreation for residents and tourist. Provide a protected area where scientist and students can engage in research. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

6. Zoning Scheme The Scientific Zone The Northern & Southern Zone The Recreation Zone Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

7. Marine Ecology Bellairs Fringing Reef Vauxhall Reef Dottins Reef The Hole at Holetown Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

8. The Holetown Hole Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

9. Human Use Fisheries Recreation Scientific Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

10. Management and Control The Marine Areas Preservation & Enhancement Act (1976). The Marine Areas (Preservation & Enhancement) (Barbados Marine Reserve) Regulations 1981. Coastal Zone Management Act 1998. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

11. Required Infrastructure Examples Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

12. Required Infrastructure Examples Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

13. Use of Existing Recreation Zone Heavy use by snorkellers, divers, catamarans, large and small boats, jet skis , glass bottom boats 80% concentrated around two sunken barges Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

14. Annual Use of Marine Reserve (1998 Survey) Cruising Catamarans 50,000 Party Cruisers 88,000 Scuba Divers 15,000 Glass Bottom Boats 8,000 TOTAL 161,000 Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

15. Requirements Each individual visiting the reserve through organized snorkel tour must obtain a permit. All divers must acquire permit to dive. A mooring permit will be required for use of moorings. A reservation system will be required. Moorings will be coloured keyed Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

16. Marine Museum Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

17. Current Status In existence since 1981. Facility closed in 1992 for reservations. Modern Interpretive Centre constructed. Funding by Canadian International Development Agency – CIDA through Caribbean Conservation Association – CCA. Completed and opened in 1994. Features educational material on coastal and marine environment. Displays consists of photos, text and aquaria Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

18. Inside the Visitor Centre Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

19. Inside the Visitor Centre Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

20. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

21. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

22. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

23. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

24. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve

25. Jan 27, 2010 Prepared and Presented By Manager Folkestone Marine Park & Reserve