2017 Easter Island marine reserve referendum

A three-part referendum on a marine reserve was held in Easter Island on 3 September 2017. Voters were asked whether they approved of the creation of a marine reserve,[1] whether it should be jointly administered by a board of six Easter Islanders and five officials representing the national government,[2] and whether fishing in the marine reserve should be limited to traditional methods.[3] The proposals were the result of a November 2013 decree by the Chilean government that started the process of creating a 740,000 square kilometre marine reserve around Easter Island.[1] All three proposals were approved by voters.

Results

Question	For		Against		Invalid/ blank	Total votes	Registered voters	Turnout
	Votes	%	Votes	%
Formation of a marine reserve	396	64.08	222	35.92	24	642
Joint administration of the reserve	377	61.80	233	38.20	32
Restriction to traditional fishing methods	477	77.94	135	22.06	30
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1. Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 3. September 2017 : Bildung eines Meeresschutzgebietes Direct Democracy
2. Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 3. September 2017 : Gemeinsame Verwaltung des Meeresschutzgebietes Direct Democracy
3. Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 3. September 2017 : Nur traditionelle Fischereimethoden im Meeresschutzgebiet Direct Democracy