Regulations for the management of boat based whale watching and protection of turtles (No. R. 725 of 2008). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 31212 of 4 July 2008, 9 pp. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Marine mammals Turtles Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations make provision with respect to the development and management of the ecotourism industry of boat-based whale and dolphin watching. It also provides for the protection of whales and dolphins and seeks to protect turtles from adverse impact from the viewing of turtles. 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 Amended by Regulations to amend the Regulations for the management of boat based whale watching and protection of turtles (No. R. 819 of 2009). Legislation | South Africa | 2009 Keyword: Protected area, Marine mammals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations to amend the Regulations for the management of boat based whale watching and protection of turtles (No. R. 802 of 2009). Legislation | South Africa | 2009 Keyword: Protected area, Marine mammals, Authorization/permit, Cartilaginous fishes, Turtles Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2015 (Notice No. 255 of 2015). Legislation | South Africa | 2015 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Hunting/capture, Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Turtles, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Trade in species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX