Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00327:front:0:p48
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protected areas that contributes to the long-term ecological viability of marine and estuarine systems, maintains ecological processes and systems, and protects Australia's biological diversity at all levels.
native title                                                        Has the meaning given by s.223 of the Native Title Act 1993.
net (demersal)                                                      A rectangular mesh net anchored to the seafloor with weights. The net may have small floats along the upper line to maintain its shape in the water. Each end has a vertical line that is connected to buoys on the surface of the water.
net (pelagic)                                                       A rectangular mesh net set near the surface of the water that is not in contact with the seafloor. The net generally has floats along the upper line to maintain buoyancy. Each end is connected to a buoy on the surface of the water. The net can be left to drift or connected to a boat.
news of the day                                                     The reporting by newspaper, television, radio or other electronic media, of unanticipated events that happen from time to time, such as rescue events. It does not include general items about a marine park or planned activities in the park.
Parks Australia                                                     The Division of the Department that supports the Director of National Parks.
pelagic fishing gear                                                Fishing gear that does not come in contact with the seabed during use.
permit                                                              As described in Section 4.4.1 (Permits) of this plan.
prescription                                                        Mandatory rules for managing marine parks.
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.
recreational fishing                                                Taking marine species, including shells, not for commercial purposes and that is not commercial fishing.
sea country                                                         Sea country refers to the areas of the sea that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups are particularly affiliated with through their traditional lore and customs.
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.
traditional owners                                                  A local descent group of Indigenous persons who have common spiritual affiliations to an area of