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Declaration of Areas as Marine Protected Areas (Notice No. R. 1429 of 2000).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Cartilaginous fishes Marine protected areas Protected area Zoning
Geographical area
Africa, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice declares various areas of South Africa to be marine protected areas in accordance with the Marine Living Resources Act and provides some rules relative to fishing in these areas.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, 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, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX