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Niue Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area Regulations 2020.

Country/Territory
Niue (New Zealand)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Aquaculture Authorization/permit Biosecurity Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fisheries Marine pollution Marine protected areas Monitoring Offences/penalties Research Fishery management and conservation Coastal zone management Early warning system EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine area Risk assessment/management Protected area Maritime zone Protection of environment Protection of habitats Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations establish the Niue Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area (Part 1, and demarcated coordinates under Schedule 1) with the purpose to provide for the protection of the natural integrity and values of the Niue Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area, generally free from extractive activities, but supporting other reasonable ecologically sustainable use. Furthermore Part 2 and Schedule 2 establish the Beveridge Reef Nukutulueatama Special Management Area with the objective to provide for the conservation and protection of Beveridge Reef as an outstanding ecological jewel in Niue's ocean. Part 3 lists the prohibited activities respectively for the Niue Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area and the Beveridge Reef Nukutulueatama Special Management Area, and Part 4 automatic use and entry provisions (whilst if applicable, subject to and requiring Niue Government assessment, licencing, approval or agreement). Part 5 permitted activities and offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.dfat.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Maritime Zones Act 2013 (No. 323 of 2013).

Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Enforcement/compliance, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX