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Abrolhos Islands Fish Habitat Protection Area Order, 1999.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine protected areas Protected fishing area Aquaculture
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 16 February 1999.
Abstract

This Order sets aside the waters of the Abrolhos Islands as a fish habitat protection area for: the conservation and protection of fish, fish breeding areas, fish fossils or the aquatic ecosystem; the culture and propagation of fish and experimental purposes related to that culture and propagation; and for the management of fish and activities relating to the appreciation or observation of fish.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Fish Resources Management Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Processing/handling, Institution, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Policy/planning, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX