Consultation and management
Consultation
Cape Byron Marine Park Advisory Committee
Like all other marine parks, Cape Byron Marine Park has an advisory committee made up of representatives of various local community and stakeholder groups. This is the main avenue for consultation.
Cape Byron Marine Park Advisory Committee
Name |
Representing |
|---|---|
Antonio Puglisi |
commercial fishing |
Serge Killingbeck |
marine conservation |
Tom Tabart |
local government |
Sharon Cadwallader |
local government |
Vacant* |
Indigenous people |
James Robinson-Gale |
tourism |
Paul Johnston |
recreational fishing |
Bruce Lewis |
local community |
Tim Hochgrebe |
diving |
Vacant* |
marine science |
* Applicants currently in the process of being appointed.
Wider consultation
The MPA holds local public meetings on important issues relating to Cape Byron Marine Park 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 Cape Byron Marine Park Zoning Plan aims to protect habitats and the animals and plants they support to ensure conservation of the marine environment. It creates the following zones:- sanctuary or ‘no-take’ zones of approximately 27.5% of the total park area that provide the highest level of protection. All forms of fishing, collecting and anchoring on reefs are prohibited. Activities such as swimming, diving, surfing and boating are permitted
- habitat protection zones (18.7%) that allow recreational fishing and some forms of commercial fishing but not trawling. A species list and some additional restrictions apply to fishers in these zones
- general use zones (53.3%) that allow many activities including recreational and commercial fishing
- special purpose zones (0.2%) allowing for special activities, traditional uses and rehabilitation.
For more information see the Cape Byron Marine Park Zoning Plan Users Guide - 
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The operational plan
Cape Byron Marine Park’s operational plan is yet to be completed. When finalised, the plan will be available in full on this website.