


Marine Protected Areas
The following table outlines activities allowed without permit (
), allowed with permit (P) or not allowed (
) in the Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island Marine Reserves.
| Activity* | Areas open to the public (IUCN II Zones) West Island Lagoon, east beach and central corridor of West Island |
Areas closed to the public (IUCN I zones) Majority of Ashmore Reserve (including Middle & East Islands) & all of Cartier Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| General Access | P | |
| Commercial Activities | ||
| Fishing (including collecting#) | ||
| Filming and Photography | P | P |
| Tourism and Charters | P | P |
| Other Commercial Activities | ||
| Recreational Activities | ||
| Scuba diving & snorkelling |
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| Fishing | ||
| Scientific Research | P | P |
* Camping and lighting fires is not allowed in any part of the reserve. |
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