Yatala Harbour Upper Spencer Gulf Aquatic Reserve Explained

Type:	protected
Yatala Harbour Upper Spencer Gulf Aquatic Reserve
State:	sa
Iucn Category:	II
Iucn Ref:	^[1]
Coordinates:	-32.753°N 137.9163°W
Relief:	yes
Pushpin Label Position:	left
Nearest Town Or City:	Port Pirie
Area:	11.4
Established:	28 June 1984
Established Footnotes:	^[2]
Managing Authorities:	Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA)

Yatala Harbour Upper Spencer Gulf Aquatic Reserve is a marine protected area in the Australian state of South Australia covering the full extent of Yatala Harbor on the east side of Spencer Gulf including land within the locality of Miranda which is subject to tidal inundation. It was declared in 1984 for the purpose of “the protection of its mangrove-seagrass communities and associated fish nursery areas.” Since 2012, it has been located within the boundaries of a “sanctuary zone” within the Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park.^[3] The aquatic reserve is classified as an IUCN Category II protected area.^[1]

See also

• Protected areas of South Australia
• Yatala (disambiguation)

External links

• Yatala Harbour-Upper Spencer Gulf Aquatic Reserve

Notes and References

1. Web site: Marine Protected Areas in coastal waters of South Australia (refer 'Detailed List' TAB) . CAPAD 2016. Australian government. 15 January 2018.
2. Web site: Cornwall . J.R. . FISHERIES ACT, 1982: SECTION 47—DECLARATION OF AQUATIC RESERVES . The South Australian Government Gazette . Government of South Australia . 15 January 2019 . 1894-1895 . 28 June 1984.
3. Web site: Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park Management Plan 2012. Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR). 9 October 2016. 11, 26, 28, 31 and 33.