Batemans Marine Park - Consultation and management
Consultation
Batemans Marine Park Advisory Committee
Name |
Representing |
|---|---|
Mr Ric Cumming |
Recreational fishers (spearfishers) |
Assoc. Professor Andy Davis |
Marine science |
Mr Mark Fleming |
Marine conservation |
Clr Paul Green |
Shoalhaven City Council |
Ms Sam Nerrie |
Marine conservation |
Mr Dene Moore |
Tourism industry |
Mr Doug Morris |
Recreational fishers |
Mr Neil Mumme |
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Clr Graeme Wykes |
Bega Valley Shire Council |
Mr Ian Smith |
Recreational fishers |
Mr Wayne Smith |
Scuba divers / Tourism industry |
Mr Darryl Stuart |
Charters / Tourism industry |
Vacant |
Aboriginal People |
Vacant |
Commercial fishers |
* A chairperson will be appointed soon.
Wider consultation
The Marine Parks Authority holds local public meetings on important issues relating to Batemans Marine Park, such as the zoning plan, and conducts public surveys from time to time. Both are advertised in the media.
Members of the public are welcome to contact the marine park office.
Management
The zoning plan
The Marine Parks Authority released the final zoning plan for Batemans Marine Park in December 2006 following extensive public consultation. The plan, which comes into effect from 30 June 2007, divides the park into four different zones:
- sanctuary or ‘no take’ zones of 19% of the total area, which provide the highest level of protection. Recreational fishing is prohibited. Swimming, diving, sailing and snorkeling are permitted
- habitat protection zones (43%), which offer a high level of protection. Recreational fishing and some commercial fishing are allowed
- general use zones (37%), which allow most recreational and commercial activities as long as they are ecologically sustainable
- special purpose zones (0.4%) allowing for activities such as aquaculture and research.
Note: Percentages for zones may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
For more information see the Batemans Marine Park Zoning Plan User Guide - 
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Manager - Dr Brendan Kelaher.
The operational plan
The Marine Parks Authority will develop an operational plan for the marine park with input from the Batemans Marine Park Advisory Committee. The operational plan will outline how the Authority will manage the marine park in a sustainable way that is consistent with the objectives of the Marine Parks Act 1997.