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General Notice in terms of section 16 of the Marine Living Resources Act for the Protection of Wild Abalone (Haliotis) (GN No. 1024 of 2007).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Aquatic animals Molluscs Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice of the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, made under section 16 of the Marine Living Resources Act, introduce an emergency suspension of the fishing for wild abalone (Haliotis) for the protection and for the recovery and rebuilding of the stock of this marine aquatic animal species. The emergency as declared is defined by GN. 1111 of 1998.

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