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Threatened or Protected Marine Species Regulations, Government Notice no. R 477 of 2017.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Republic of South Africa no. 40876 of 2017.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cartilaginous fishes Bycatch Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fishes Marine mammals Animal health Fishery management and conservation Protection of species Authorization/permit Registration Biodiversity Research Birds Animal welfare Ranching/captive breeding Offences/penalties Genetic resources Quarantine Risk assessment/management Trade in species Wild fauna Wildlife products Keeping of live animals EIA Environmental planning Protected area Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Marking/identification Non-governmental entity Policy/planning
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made in terms of section 97(1) (b), (dA), (f), (fA), (g) and (h) of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004), apply to the restricted activities involving specimens of marine species listed as threatened or protected, and provide for: defining and specifying the permit system set out in Chapter 7 of the Biodiversity Act involving specimens of listed threatened or protected marine species; the registration of sanctuaries, captive breeding facilities, rehabilitation facilities for threatened or protected marine species; boat-based whale and dolphin watching, and white shark cage diving. The Regulations cover the following topics: scientific study of biodiversity in a given area to assess the species composition of the ecosystem; wild species born and bred in captivity; chumming, as using pieces of an animal weighing less than 10 grams, in the water to lure a live specimen of a listed threatened or protected marine species; colony where seabirds of the same species aggregate for moulting; commercial purposes; controlled environment for facilitating the intensive breeding or propagation of specimens; exhibition facility; DNA certificate, and genotyping; animal feed; harassing live specimen of a listed threatened or protected marine species; quarantine purposes; risk assessment; land ownernship; scientific institutions; wildlife and wildlife products trader; veterinarian.

Full text
English
Website
www.dffe.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 10 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Biotechnology, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Access and benefit-sharing, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulations for the management of white shark cage diving (No. R. 724 of 2008).

Legislation | South Africa | 2008

Keyword: Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Endangered species, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX