Torres Strait Dugong Sanctuary 2003 (TSRA)

This dataset shows the extent of the dugong sanctuary in the Torres Strait which prohibits the taking of dugong (area, gear and method restrictions). The dugong sanctuary is a legislative boundary which is outlined in the Torres Strait Fisheries Management Notice No. 65 http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2007B00345 . This dataset is for research purposes and is not authoritative. Refer to the legislation for the authoritative definition of the sanctuary.