Notice Declaring the Pondoland Marine Protected Area under section 43 of the Marine Living Resources Act (No. 694 of 2004).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation 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 Pondoland 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 allow over-exploited species of fish a sanctuary in which to recover and breed; to protect seabird breeding colonies; to promote and regulate eco-tourism activities and scientific research in a way that does not adversely affect the marine environment and biodiversity the Protected Area; and to prescribe penalties for contraventions. The Regulations also provide for the implementation of a management plan for the Protected Area.

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