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Marine Reserve Rules |
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The
Department of Conservation has come up with a care code - it's a good
thing to remember when you visit a marine reserve... *Respect All marine life and the places where they live. *Establish where the marine reserve boundaries are. Look for marine reserve signs and markers. *Anchor responsibly: identify established anchorage's and mooring lines. *Enjoy the opportunities to swim, dive, picnic, observe, photograph and study. *Swim or snorkel with a friend, and before you snorkel, check out local conditions. Take care that your 'fins' don't damage plants or animals. *Take all of your rubbish away with you. *Observe the speed limit of five knots within 30 metres of any other vessel or person in the water, or within 200 metres of the shore; or 200 metres of any vessel flying Flag "A" of the International Code of Signals - which indicates that a diver is below. |
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are some things you are not allowed to do under the Marine Reserves
Act 1971. Don't break the law when you visit a marine reserve! *Don't fish or remove, damage, or disturb ANY marine life; damage the sea bed or interfere with any rock formation. *Don't introduce any foreign organisms, plants or animals. *Don't discharge any ballast water, waste or pollutants. *Don't discharge any weapon in or into a marine reserve. *Don't damage any structure(s). |
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If you
see anyone breaking any of these laws within a marine reserve contact
the Department of Conservation. |
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Remember to be safe in the water.... Don't swim alone. Swim between the surf patrol flags. Learn how to use a snorkel and facemask properly. Don't snorkel alone. Remember to slip, slop, slap - protect yourself in the sun. |
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