Legislative Council Fifty-Second Parliament, First Session (52-1) 52 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Marine Parks MARINE PARKS The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD Legislative Council MARINE PARKS In reply to the Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (5 April 2011). The Hon. G.E. GAGO Legislative Council Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Gambling MARINE PARKS The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Gambling): The Minister for Environment and Conservation has advised: 1.	There is broad scientific consensus about the effectiveness of marine park sanctuary zones in fostering marine biodiversity conservation. The Government's marine parks program has been informed by the work of world's best practice local, national and international marine science. 2.	No. 3.	No. The resources required to undertake management activities will be identified and allocated once marine park management plans are finalised.