Notice Declaring the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area under section 43 of the Marine Living Resources Act (No. 697 of 2004). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 26433 of 4 June 2004, 9 pp. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Cartilaginous fishes Biodiversity Marine fisheries Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Coastal zone management Protected area Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations designate the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area and make provisions in relation with fishing and other activities: to protect the marine environment and the marine biodiversity within the Protected Area; to specifically protect and conserve the Aliwal Shoal and the fish stocks associated with it; to promote and regulate eco-tourism activities and scientific research in a way that does not adversely affect the marine environment and the biodiversity of the Protected Area; and to prescribe penalties for contraventions. 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