Marine mammals protection (West Coast North Island Sanctuary) Notice, 2008. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 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 28 days after the date of its notification in the Gazette. Abstract This Notice provides for the creation of the West Coast North Island marine mammal sanctuary along part of the west coast of the North Island, and restricts seismic surveys in the sanctuary. The sanctuary includes areas where Hector's dolphins are found. 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