Marine Living Resources Act: Fees payable: Applications for, and issuing or granting of rights, permits and licences for recreational scuba diving in Maputaland and St Lucia marine protected areas; and in Stilbaai and proposed Border Region Marine Protected Area upon declaration (Notice No. 494 of 2009).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Protected area

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Notice concerns permits for recreational scuba diving which may adversely affect the marine environment in Marine Protected Areas. Such scuba diving is classified as a prohibited activity for purposes of the Marine Living Resources Act unless authorized in terms of section 43(3) of the Act.

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