Fisheries Management (Aquatic Reserves) Regulation 2002. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Regulation Date 2002 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Biodiversity Protected area Aquatic plants Wetlands Management/conservation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act sets up a series of aquatic reserves in various parts of the State in which it is generally prohibited to take fish or marine vegetation (including mangroves, seagrasses, algae and saltmarsh plants). General exemptions are specified for each reserve and generally require the consent of the Director of NSW Fisheries. Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Management Act 1994. Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2018) Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Enforcement/compliance, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Size, Policy/planning, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Court/tribunal, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Fisheries Management (Aquatic Reserves) Regulation 1995. Legislation | Australia | 1995 (1999) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Aquatic plants, Wetlands, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX