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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Act 2005.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a sanctuary to protect the dolphin population of the Port Adelaide River estuary and Barker Inlet and its natural habitat; to provide for the protection and enhancement of the Port Adelaide River estuary and Barker Inlet; and for other purposes.
Subject
Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Marine mammals Protection of species Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 55 sections divided into eight Parts and completed by one Schedule, aims at protecting the dolphin population of the Port Adelaide River estuary and Barker Inlet and to protect the natural habitat of that population.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.sa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Regulations 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005

Keyword: Protected area, Marine mammals, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX