Marine Living Resources Act: Recognition of organisations as interest groups in terms of section 8 of the Act (No. R. 135 of 2013). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette, No. 36183 of 1 March 2013. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Non-governmental entity Management/conservation Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Notice of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, made under section 8 of the Marine Living Resources Act, recognizes listed organizations as interest groups in terms of section 8. Sections 8 allows the Minister to recognize industrial bodies and interest groups as interest groups as being organizations representative of the fishing industry. The list includes various fisheries associations. 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