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Marine Protected Areas

Management Arrangements for activities in the Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)

The following table outlines activities allowed without permit (Tick), allowed with permit (P) or not allowed (Cross) in the Lord Howe Island Marine Park.

Activity Lord Howe - Habitat Protection Zone Lord Howe - Sanctuary Zone
General Access Tick Tick
Commercial Activities
Fishing (including collecting)* P Cross
Filming and Photography P P
Tourism and Charters P P
Other Commercial Activities P P
Recreational Activities
Scuba diving & snorkelling Tick Tick
Fishing (including collecting)* Tick Cross
Scientific research P P
* No demersal trawl or longlining (pelagic, demersal or mid-water). All fishing is subject to further conditions.

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