Section 41

afford special protection to the aquatic flora and fauna of such area or part thereof and to protect, preserve and manage the natural breeding grounds and habitat of aquatic life, with particular regard to species of rare or endangered flora and fauna;

allow for the natural regeneration of aquatic life in such area or part thereof where such life has been depleted;

promote scientific study and research in respect of such area or part thereof;

preserve and enhance the pristine state and productivity of such area or part thereof; and

regulate recreational and other activities in such area or part thereof to avoid irreversible damage to its environment.

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The limits of any area or part of an area established as a marine park or marine reserve under subsection (1) may be altered by the

Minister by order in the Gazette and such order may also provide for the area or part of the area to cease to be a marine park or marine reserve.

Establishment of the National Advisory Council for Marine Park and Marine Reserve and membership