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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 Authorization/permit Marine protected areas Protected area Zoning
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, 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, 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

Repealed by

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of iSimangaliso National Park Marine Protected Area (No. R. 788 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Cartilaginous fishes, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Protection of species, Protected area, Coastal zone management, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Wetlands, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX