The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries had been deploying a number of officials as Fisheries Control Officers in Richards Bay, Durban and in Port Edward as well as Fisheries Control Officers operating on its Fishery Patrol Vessels. The officials are on various Salary Levels and therefore it is not easy to quantify the exact salary costs. The rangers are not employed by the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, but are employed by the KZN Ezemvelo Wild Life and they are responsible for compliance and enforcement of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in KZN.