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Overview of the Marine Spatial Planning process



South Africa has embarked on undertaking a Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) process to enable informed and evidence-based decision-making for where human economic activities may take place in the ocean.

As part of the MSP process, draft Marine Sector Plans have been prepared by sectoral national government departments to support the development of Marine Area Plans as part of the Marine Spatial Planning process. Marine Sector Plans specify the overall developmental objectives and priorities of each sector from a national point of view and the extent of its spatial presence and interests. They specify and outline the spatial claims and interests of each sector in the South African marine environment.

The published draft marine sector plans have been made available for comment until 10 May 2023 and are of critical importance for the next stage of developing integrated cross sectoral Marine Area Plans.