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.