A declaration under subsection (1)(a) may only be issued-
(a) to conserve and protect marine and coastal ecosystems;
(b) to conserve and protect marine and coastal biodiversity;
(c) to conserve and protect a particular marine or coastal species, or specific population and its habitat;
(d) if the area contains scenic areas or to protect cultural heritage;
(e) to facilitate marine and coastal species management by protecting migratory routes and breeding, nursery or feeding areas, thus allowing species recovery and to enhance species abundance in adjacent areas;
(f) to protect and provide an appropriate environment for research and monitoring in order to achieve the objectives of this Act; or
(g) to restrict or prohibit activities which is likely to have an adverse effect on the environment.
