Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area Presented

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