Regulations for the Management of the Amathole Marine Protected Area (No. R. 731 of 2011).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Navigation Monitoring Biodiversity Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Marine protected areas Protected area Zoning Protection of habitats

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations provide for the protection of a marine protected area established in accordance with the Marine Living Resources Act. Its main objectives are to protect and conserve the marine environment and the marine biodiversity in the Amathole region. The Regulations place restrictions on boat-based fishing and requires fishing gear on a fishing vessel to be stowed and fishing vessels with gear to have a GPS system on board.

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