Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818:front:0:p94
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818
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areas will not be allowed.

    7.7.4        The Director may prohibit persons from entering all or part of the marine area of the park or specified activities being carried on in marine areas where necessary for public safety or protection of values of the park.

    7.7.5        The Director may determine an area of water where the use of vessels or a class of vessels is prohibited.

Actions

    7.7.6        In the interests of public safety, investigate imposing restrictions on swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving near Murrays Beach boat ramp, including the installation of appropriate signage—to be determined in consultation with affected parties and other relevant authorities with responsibilities for boat ramps such as NSW Maritime.

    7.7.7        Provide ongoing public education about water use safety through visitor contact with park staff and via park pamphlets and interpretive signs.

    7.7.8        Continue to undertake educational campaigns to increase water users' awareness of the area's conservation status and the regulations that apply in the park. This will be done in cooperation with Jervis Bay Marine Park.

    7.7.9        Investigate measures, including additional boat exclusion areas, to protect snorkellers and swimmers in high use areas. With the Board's approval, implement appropriate safety measures.

    7.7.10    Establish a dedicated area for launching kayaks and other non-powered boats as part of improvements to Murrays Beach boat ramp (see Section 9.2.10).

    7.7.11    Review beach safety policies for the park.

    7.8           Recreational fishing and collecting activities

Aim
    * Ensure sustainable use and conservation of the park's marine environment.

Background
The zoning scheme established by the first plan provided for a small sanctuary zone near Bowen Island and for recreational fishing in the remainder of the park's marine component, with restrictions as to species, fishing methods, catch size and numbers similar to those applying in NSW waters. These zoning arrangements, together with a long-standing policy prohibiting the possession and use of spearguns and handspears in the park, have been maintained.

Both the park and the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community would like to see recreational activities that preserve and provide for the appreciation of the cultural, natural and recreational values of Booderee's marine environment.
The park will expand its research and monitoring programs to evaluate the effectiveness of current management arrangements for conserving marine biodiversity. Findings will inform management decisions relating to fishing practices in the park (see Section 6.5, Marine).

Killing, injuring, taking, trading, keeping or moving native species in the park is prohibited by ss.354 and 354A of the EPBC Act except in accordance with this management plan.

Regulation 12.35 of the EPBC Regulations (which operates subject to ss.354 and 354A of the EPBC Act and this management plan) provides for recreational fishing subject to a number of specified restrictions and to determinations