Cod Grounds Commonwealth Marine Reserve
Activity management
The following table outlines activities allowed without permit (
) or not allowed (
) in the Cod Grounds Commonwealth Marine Reserve. For some activities, approval from the Director of National Parks is required (A) under the interim management arrangements.
Please contact the Marine Protected Areas team for further information about approval of activities.
Email: mpa@environment.gov.au
| Activity | Cod Grounds Marine Reserve (Sanctuary Zone) |
|---|---|
| General Access | (Commercial fishing vessels prohibited) |
| Commercial Activities | |
| Fishing and collecting | |
| Scuba diving and snorkelling* | A |
| Other commercial activities | A |
| Recreational Activities | |
| Scuba diving and snorkelling* |
|
| Fishing and collecting | |
| Scientific Research | A |
* Compliance with NSW Code of Conduct for diving with Grey Nurse Shark is required.
Also in this section
Existing Commonwealth reserves under the EPBC Act
Marine protected areas
Temperate East Marine Region
- Elizabeth and Middleton Reefs Marine National Nature Reserve
- Solitary Islands Marine Reserve (Commonwealth Waters)
- Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)
- Cod Grounds Commonwealth Marine Reserve
Coral Sea
- Coral Sea Conservation Zone
- Coringa-Herald National Nature Reserve
- Lihou Reef National Nature Reserve
North-west Marine Region
- Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve
and
Cartier Island Marine Reserve - Mermaid Reef Marine National Nature Reserve
- Ningaloo Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)