Welcome to the website of the SMMA. This site is designed to provide both locals and visitors to the Soufriere area with information on the SMMA and its programmes, the latest news and events for the area, and the activities available. Please take some time to browse the site, and do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information.
What We Do:
- Scientific research on natural resources of the region
- Regular monitoring of coral reefs, water quality and other environment factors and resources
- Public information and sensitisation
- Provision of facilities for users of the SMMA e.g. moorings
- Co-ordination of economic activities related to the SMMA and its resources
- Promotion of technologies that are appropriate and linked with local environmental, social and cultural aspects of the SMMA
- Surveillance ad enforcement of rules and regulations
- Conflict resolution among the various user groups whenever necessary
- Maintenance of the principles of ongoing participation and public consultation
With the dazzling beauty of the palm guarded beaches and lush rain forested mountains in St Lucia, many visitors arrive on the island forgetting that there is also equally alluring underwater scenery in the midst of crystal clear blue water which teams with an abundance of colorful aquatic life…
About 4000 yachts visit the waters of the SMMA annually. In the past the coral reefs around Soufriere suffered from severe anchor damage. Since the inception of the SMMA though, a number of yacht zones with approximately 60 mooring systems have been installed while anchoring has been restricted…
