Photo: Rare Central America
A new marine protected area on Honduras’ Caribbean coast that is co-managed by local communities represents a major step forward in participatory marine governance. The 309 km² (119.30 mi²) Santa Rosa de Aguán site gives small-scale fishers exclusive access to fish their coastal waters, 0-12 nautical miles from shore. “Managed access areas safeguard the natural wealth that coastal communities depend on — securing their food, livelihoods, and future,” says Rare Central America, which works with Honduran fishers, their communities, and leaders to guarantee fishing communities’ rights to manage their territorial seas. “By protecting the resources that sustain us — fishing and agriculture — we’re securing a future of dignity, resilience, and opportunity for our communities,” says Mayor Heber Flores.
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