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Marine Mammals Protection (Banks Peninsula Sanctuary) Notice, 1988.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Regulation
Date
1988 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Marine protected areas Management/conservation Protected area
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Notice enters into force on the day after the date of its notification in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Notice creates a marine mammal sanctuary round Banks Peninsula and restricts seismic surveys in the sanctuary for the purpose of protecting Hector's dolphins.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (No. 80 of 1978).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1978 (2018)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Protected area, Registration, Access-to-information, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, International trade, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX