Insights from Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area Management
The presentation by Ralph Kelly, Section Ranger of Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area, highlights key updates such as new offices in Kommetjie, the appointment of a Conservation Manager, and challenges faced including staff shortages. Solutions implemented include closer collaborations with law enforcement agencies. The MPA Forum Secretariat can assist through promoting relationships with law enforcement and funding specialized training. The TMNP MPA showcases joint operations with the City Marine Unit as a learning opportunity for other MPAs. Future priorities include signage replacement, establishing a user group committee, and assessing MPA effectiveness in marine species conservation.
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Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area Presented by Ralph Kelly Section Ranger
Two highlights of the MPA this year The MPA s first TMNP owned offices in Kommetjie since 2004. The Appointment of the Conservation Manager : Marine after two years of absence.
major challenge the MPA management agency needs support on wrt your MPA. The Proposed proclamation of the Robben Island MPA under the Management of TMNP Marine Unit. Not enough staff to effectively manage the existing MPA.
Two challenges the MPA has faced this last year Staff shortages, overtime concerns Staff turnover; need for constant training.
Solutions used to overcome two challenges this year? Closer working relations with other law enforcement agencies. Specialised training provided.
How can the MPA Forum Secretariat assist to help overcome these challenges? Promote closer relationships between law enforcement agencies Funding for further specialised training
What is the TMNP MPA doing that other MPA s can learn from? Joint operations with new City Marine Unit; pooling manpower and resources (Phakisa law enforcement compliance)
Three major priorities for the MPA this next year Replacing all MPA signage along the Coastline. Establish a well-represented MPA User group Committee. Quantify resource use and looking at MPA effectiveness (does the MPA conserve Marine species).
Has progress been made on any of the issues raised last year? We strive to improve representation from one MPA forum to the next.
THANK YOU ! And Questions
