The following are articles of legislation protecting coelacanths:
International:
Coelacanths (Latimeria spp.) are listed under Appendix 1 of CITES, which gives them international protection against trade.
South Africa:
The Marine Living Resources Act of 1998, specifically the amendment of the 29th of December 2000 gives coelacanths considerable additional protection.
They are also covered by a specific Management Plan in the Greater St. Lucia Wetland park which restricts inappropriate access to coelacanths.
If you are aware of any further legislation, please let us know.
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