Littering penalties in Mauritius are very harsh, yet it is one of the laws most often ignored. Ocean Spirit celebrated World Oceans Day with the dive team cleaning up the lagoon at Anse La Raie, while the admin team tackled the streets around the dive centre in Pereybere. When we had finished, we put up a little notice from our Police Force.

"The Police Force, through the Police de l’Environnement and the Police du Tourisme, will ensure that the existing rules and regulations on illegal littering are enforced. For the first offence, a fine not less than Rs 500 but not exceeding Rs 2 000 will be applicable. For a second offence or subsequent offence, the fine will be not less than Rs 10 000 and a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year."

So far it seems to be working.

https://www.facebook.com/oceanspiritdiving/videos/1782723668454924/
and
https://www.facebook.com/SmallGardensMauritius/