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Marine Protected Areas
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.