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Marine Living Resources Act: Regulations: Prince Edward Islands Marine protected area (No. R. 252 of 2012).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette, No. 36307 of 5 April 2013.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Navigation Protected fishing area Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Marine protected areas Protected area Zoning Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations provide for the protection of marine life in the Prince Edward Islands Marine Protected Area established by Order in accordance with the Marine Living Resources Act. They provide rules for fishing so as to reduce the ecological impact of fisheries. The Regulations establish a Sanctuary Area, four Restricted Zones and a Controlled Zone in the Marine Protected Area and place restrictions on boat-based fishing and use of gear in the Restricted Zones and the Controlled Zone. They prohibit all fishing in the Sanctuary.

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Repealed by

Marine Living Resources Act: Government Notices No. 251 and 252 of 2012 Withdrawal Notice (No. R. 427 of 2013).

Legislation | South Africa | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Protected fishing area, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Zoning, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX