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reporting                                          Contemporary reporting in relation to an unanticipated event that has occurred in or adjacent to the park.

Parks Australia                                                    The Division in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water that supports the Director of National Parks to deliver its responsibilities.

pelagic                                                            Open water.

permit                                                             As described in Section 4.5.1 (Permits) of this plan.

prescription                                                       Mandatory requirements for activities in Christmas Island Marine Park.

pressures                                                          As described in Section 2.4 of this plan.

protected species                                                  Species listed under the EPBC Act as threatened, migratory or marine species and/or cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises).

purse seine                                                        A semi-rectangular mesh net with floats along the top and a weighted line along the bottom. A vessel or buoy is used to anchor one end of the net while it is set around a fish aggregation in a circular pattern. The bottom of the net has a cable threaded through it which, when pulled, brings the bottom of the net together like a purse trapping the fish inside. The net is then pulled toward the vessel and the fish are either lifted or pumped on board the vessel.

Ramsar Convention                                                  The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. The Ramsar Convention was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. The convention aims to halt the worldwide loss of wetlands and to conserve, through wise use and management, those that remain.

recreational fishing                                               Taking marine species, including shells, not for commercial purposes and, to avoid doubt, does not include an activity that constitutes commercial fishing.

stowed and secured                                                 All fishing apparatus, including nets and lines, are rendered inoperative in zones where fishing is not permitted, including that the apparatus is inboard the vessel and otherwise completely out of the water, or as determined by the Director.

transit                                                            Generally considered to be continuous and expeditious passage through an area. However, it also includes:

                                                                       -          maintaining position (without anchoring) in an area when required – for example, when waiting to enter a port
                                                                       -          stopping and anchoring when in distress or for the purpose of rendering assistance to persons, ships or aircraft in danger or distress.

trap, pot                                                          Traps and pots are made in a variety of shapes and sizes from various materials. They are generally baited to attract fish or crustaceans through one or more entrances or openings. Traps and pots are set on the seafloor and connected to a vertical line with a buoy on the surface of the water.

trawl (demersal)                                                   A cone-shaped mesh net towed through the water column on or near the seabed that may come into contact with the seabed during use. The net is held open horizontally by otter boards or trawl doors while towing. The bottom of the