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Notice Declaring the Stilbaai Marine Protected Area under Section 43 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (No. 1109 of 2008).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 31517 of 17 October 2008, 1 p.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Protected area
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism designates the Stilbaai area as a Marine Protected Area in terms of section 43 of the Marine Living Resources Act. The Notice also defines the boundaries of 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