

BLUE HALO
BARBUDA


Blue Halo Barbuda is a partnership between the Barbuda Council and the Waitt Institute, with support from our many collaborators. The goal of Blue Halo Barbuda is to foster the sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable use of ocean resources for present and future generations. Barbuda is a 160 sq. km. island in the Eastern Caribbean known for its blue water and pristine beaches.
Barbuda established a marine spatial plan in 2014 protecting 33% (167 km2) of its waters. The Barbuda Council signed a set of new ocean management regulations that zone their coastal waters, strengthen fisheries management, and establish a network of marine sanctuaries.
FOUNDING
PARTNERS
KEY
STATISTICS
of ocean protected
33%
marine sanctuaries established
5
100%
of zones drawn by Barbudans
PROJECT
TIMELINE





MOU
GOVERNANCE & WORK PLANNING
ASSESSMENTS
PLANNING & LEGAL DEVELOPMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT
MILESTONES

2012
Scientific Assessment of Barbuda's coral reefs and fish stocks is completed.
2013

Government of Antigua & Barbuda and Waitt Institute sign a Memorandum of Understanding to create Blue Halo Barbuda.

2014
Barbuda Council signs laws to create a set of new ocean management regulations that zone coastal waters, strengthen fisheries management, and establish marine sanctuaries.

2016
Signage buoys enter the water.
PROGRAM
TEAM

ROBIN RAMDEEN
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
As the Program Director for Blue Halo Barbuda, Robin focuses on providing the Waitt Institute’s ocean management toolkit to community and government partners, as well as executing program strategy.
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"We're planning for the future. We're planning for the generations that are coming after us, and it is important as leaders to take strong actions to actually have a world where our kids can enjoy the same benefits that we have met before us."
- Kendra Beazer
Former Chairman of Agriculture, Lands Fisheries and Coastal Protection
Barbuda Council


LINKS &
RESOURCES
POLICY DOCUMENTS & REGULATIONS
Barbuda Marine Spatial Plan — 2014
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Barbuda Fisheries Regulations — 2014​
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Coastal Zoning & Management Regulations — 2014
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SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL REPORTS
Ecological Assessment of Barbuda’s Marine Ecosystems – September 2013
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Enforcement Recommendations for the Barbuda Blue Halo Initiative — December 2013
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Legal Authorities Summary — September 2013
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Barbuda Blue Halo Enforcement Blueprint — November 2014
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Legal & Institutional Assessment of Authorities & Approaches — May 2014
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