# Marine Sector Plans

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- Published: 2023-05-03T14:23:45+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites the public to comment on ten (10) draft Marine Sector Plans.

Marine Sector Plans specify the overall developmental objectives and priorities 
of each sector from a national point of view and the extent of its spatial presence
and interests. They specify and outline the spatial claims and interests of each
sector in the South African marine environment.

The following draft Marine Sector Plans are open for public comment:

 1.  a.  Marine Biodiversity Sector Plan
     b.  Coastal and Marine Tourism Sector Plan
     c.  Marine Transport and Ports Sector Plan
     d.  Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage Sector Plan
     e.  Marine Defence (Navy) Sector Plan
     f.  Marine Science and Innovation Sector Plan
     g.  Marine Aquaculture Sector Plan
     h.  Marine offshore Oil and Gas Sector Plan
     i.  Marine Underwater Infrastructure Sector Plan
     j.  Wild Fisheries Sector Plan

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(watch) Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a long-term and strategic decision-making
process that guides where and when human activities occur in the ocean. Making sure
the right activity takes place in the right areas and helps facilitate the development
of a sustainable blue economy – benefitting South Africans and the environment alike.
The major MSP output is a comprehensive sustainable development plan that guides
where and when uses occur in the ocean.

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