Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve Management Plan 2014–24.

Subject

Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Marine fisheries Marine protected areas Traditional rights/customary rights Community management Indigenous peoples Navigation Harbour Protected area Marine area Management/conservation Mining Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Cultural heritage Tourism

Geographical area

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

This Management Plan will come into operation on 1 July 2014 and will cease to have effect on 30 June 2024 (2014–2024).

Abstract

The objectives of this Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve Management Plan are intended to provide clear direction for management of the Reserve. The objectives of this Plan are to 1. provide for the protection and conservation of biodiversity and other natural and cultural values of the Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve; and 2. to provide for the ecologically sustainable use of the natural resources within the Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve where this is consistent with objective 1. The waters of the Reserve are considered unique for their ecological, cultural and social values and their economic contribution to the region. The industries and activities of most significance within the Reserve, include: Commercial fishing – which have a relatively small presence in the Reserve (through line, hand collection, trawl, purse seine, trap and net fisheries). Commercial shipping – which is one of Australia’s busiest shipping routes. Commercial tourism; charter fishing, indigenous values etc. are other important activities of the reserve.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Wetlands, Pollution control, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Migratory species, Alien species, Endangered species, Marine mammals, National parks, Marine protected areas, Access and benefit-sharing, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX