Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK REGULATIONS 1983 - REG 20

         (1)   In this regulation:

"research project" means a diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject, in order to discover facts or principles, that has its own objectives, sampling design and outcomes.

         (2)   In the Zoning Plan, limited impact research (non-extractive) means:

                (a)    research that does not involve the taking of animals, plants or marine products, but includes:

                          (i)    visual surveys, other than of cetaceans; or

                         (ii)    research that does not involve an activity that would, if it were not part of a research activity, require permission; and

                        (iii)    social research that does not involve the conduct of archaeological excavations; and

               (b)    research that is a component of:

                          (i)    an educational program; or

                         (ii)    a research project;

                        conducted by an accredited educational or research institution; and

                (c)    if the research is conducted in an area in the Scientific Research Zone, and the Authority has approved an environmental management plan in writing for the research station adjacent to the area -- research that is conducted in accordance with that plan.

Note    For accredited educational or research institution , see the Zoning Plan and regulation 7.

         (3)   For subparagraph (2) (a) (i), a visual survey may include the use of non-fixed transect tapes or quadrats, but only if such tapes or quadrats are attended at all times.