Changes to SA’s marine parks
The South Australian Government is committed to protecting our state’s marine environments while also supporting the communities that depend on this resource.
Proposed change to the Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park
The draft amendment has been carefully considered to balance access to important high-value fishing areas whilst also addressing environmental concerns of the conservation and scientific communities.
The environmental, economic and social impact statement associated with the changes is available here.
In line with the requirements under the Marine Parks Act 2007, the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water has given formal Notice of Intention to make the Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park Management Plan Amendment under section 14 of the Act.
The proposed amendment is summarised below.
Marine Park | Sanctuary Zone | Proposed amendment | More information |
Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park | Seal Bay Sanctuary Zone | Extend the eastern and western boundaries of the Seal Bay sanctuary zone. The western boundary extension will also extend the outer boundary of the marine park. Special purpose area along the western extension to allow for shored-based recreational line fishing. | Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park Management Plan Amendment 2024. |
Feedback for the proposed change can be provided via the ‘Proposed amendment to Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park’ consultation on YourSAy.sa.gov.au. This site will be open from 1 November 2024 until 13 December 2024.
Until the process is complete in 2025, temporary fishing restrictions will remain in place (i.e. no fishing in the sanctuary zone listed above).
For more information, please email us at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au.