Is the work being planned within the Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents Marine Protected Area?
Click here to find the boundaries for the area as described in the regulations. Click here to view the boundaries as a visual approximation on a map. • Are the activities consistent with the Regulations? Section 2 of the regulations identifies prohibitions within the area while sections 3 through 5 of the regulations outline exceptions to prohibitions, including requirements for submitting research plans. • Are the activities consistent with the Management Plan? Through the Management Plan, the MPA is divided into four management areas, with differing conservation objectives. These objectives are summarised below. • Manage the Salty Dawg vent field to reserve it as an observational research site – deterring intrusive activities. • Manage the High Rise vent field to reserve it for projects focused on education/outreach – deterring more intrusive activities. • Manage the Mothra and Main Endeavour vent fields to reserve them for research projects, including those involving moderate sampli
