National Parks and Wildlife (Protected Animals – Marine Mammals) Regulations 2010. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision South Australia Document type Regulation Date 2010 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Management/conservation Protection of species Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract These Regulations, consisting of 20 sections divided into three Parts and completed by two Schedules, implement provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. The Regulations apply to marine mammals that are protected animals and are in the wild. The Regulations provide for: measures to be followed by vessels and aircrafts which may come close to marine mammals; distance to be kept by swimmers and persons on land from marine mammals; restrictions on the feeding and touching of marine mammals; restrictions on commercial activities; etc. Full text English Website www6.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implements National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. Legislation | Australia | 1972 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, National parks, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Zoning, Institution, Indigenous peoples, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals National Parks and Wildlife (Whales and Dolphins) Regulations 2000. Legislation | Australia | 2000 Keyword: Marine mammals, Protected area, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX