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Further Conservation Efforts
Quilalea was also the 'seed' from which grew the much larger Quirimbas
National Park. After a visit to Quilalea, the WWF joined
forces with Quilalea shareholders and local government in an effort
to replicate the Sanctuary concept on a wider scale. This effort led
to the declaration of the Quirimbas National Park, which includes
Quilalea as well as 110 km of coast both north and south.
Park Regulations allow fishing by local residents using traditional techniques, but also mandate the creation of sanctuaries in 30% of the total sea area of the Park. Four new sanctuaries have been established within the past year. Eight more communities within the park have also requested sanctuaries and these will be established this year. The Sanctuary concept has even been extended to other provinces. The WWF and Quilalea shareholder, Peter Bechtel are currently setting up another national park in the Primeiras and Segundas Archipelago, 500 kms to the south, using the same principles that worked so well in Quilalea.
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