The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) is inviting the public to take part in an online survey aimed at promoting the safe and sustainable management of marine activities across the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).
This initiative builds on a series of community workshops hosted by DECR in July 2024, which focused particularly on the use of jet skis and other marine recreational activities. The department is expanding its outreach to gather wider public input and ensure that all ocean users, residents, businesses, and visitors have a voice in shaping future marine policies.
The survey is part of a broader effort to implement Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in TCI. MSP is a globally recognised approach that uses scientific evidence and stakeholder input to balance the diverse uses of marine environments reducing conflicts and supporting sustainable development.
The deadline to complete the survey is 22 June 2025. Full details and access to the survey can be found on the flyer below.
Responses collected from the online survey, along with insights gathered during the 2024 workshops, will directly inform future planning and decision-making processes concerning marine activity in TCI waters.
Please note that all personal information gathered through the survey will be kept confidential and used solely by the TCI Government and the Blue Belt Programme. No data will be shared with third parties.
For assistance in completing the survey or for more information, please contact DECR at 1 649-338-4170 or environment@gov.tc
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