This Act, consisting of 63 sections divided into ten Parts, provides for the establishment of marine parks with the objects to protect and conserve marine biological diversity and marine habitats by declaring and providing for the management of a comprehensive, adequate and representative system of marine parks; and to assist in the maintenance of ecological processes in the marine environment, the adaptation to the impacts of climate change in the marine environment, protecting and conserving features of natural or cultural heritage significance, allowing ecologically sustainable development and use of marine environments, and in providing opportunities for public appreciation, education, understanding and enjoyment of marine environments. The Act provides for the establishment of the Marine Parks Council of South Australia, and defines its internal organization and functions.
Australie · 2007-11-29