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Marine Protected Areas

Management Arrangements for activities in the Elizabeth and Middleton Reefs Marine National Nature Reserve

The following table outlines activities allowed without permit (Tick), allowed with permit (P) or not allowed (Cross) in the Elizabeth & Middleton Reefs Marine National Nature Reserve.

Activity* Elizabeth Reef
(Habitat Protection Zone)
Middleton Reef
(Sanctuary Zone)
General Access P Tick
Commercial Activities
Fishing (including collecting) Cross Cross
Filming and Photography P P
Tourism and Charters# P P
Other Commercial Activities P P
Recreational Activities
Scuba diving & snorkelling P Tick
Fishing# P Cross
Scientific Research P P
* Removing artefacts from shipwrecks is not allowed in any part of the reserve.
# Charter Fishing not allowed. Collecting not allowed.

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