Declaration of Area as Marine Protected Area: Walker Bay (GN. 473 of 2001). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Cartilaginous fishes Authorization/permit Marine protected areas Protected area Protection of species Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Notice of the Minister of Environmental Affiars and Tourism declares the area of South Africa described in the Schedule to be a Whale Sanctuary Marine Protected Area in accordance with section 43 the Marine Living Resources Act and provides some rules relative to the use of vessels in the area. The requirements of a permit for the use of vessels shall not apply to certain vessels including vessels used for commercial or recreational linefishing or harvesting of seaweed. Full text English Website www.enviroleg.co.za References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998). Legislation | South Africa | 1998 Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX