Which marine protected areas exist in South Africa?

1000Km2 with the remainder of the MPA zoned as a Controlled Area.

  • Bird Island. August 21, 2016.
  • Helderberg. August 21, 2016.
  • Tsitsikama. August 21, 2016.
  • Trafalgar. August 21, 2016.
  • Sardinia Bay. August 21, 2016.
  • Aliwal Shoal. August 21, 2016.
  • Dwesa Cwebe. August 18, 2016.
  • Hluleka. August 18, 2016.

How many marine protected areas are there in South Africa?

42 marine protected areas
There are a total of 42 marine protected areas in the South African EEZ, after consolidation, with a total area of 15.5% of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The target wass to have 10% of the oceanic waters protected by 2020.

Where are marine protected areas located?

Marine protected areas span a range of habitats, including the open ocean, coastal areas, intertidal zones, estuaries, and the Great Lakes. Marine protected areas are defined areas where human activities are managed to protect important natural or cultural resources.

Where are the marine protected areas in Australia?

Australia prides itself on having one of the largest marine protected area networks in the world, which includes iconic locations such as the Great Barrier Reef, Jervis Bay in New South Wales, Wilson’s Promontory in Victoria and Rottnest Island in Western Australia.

How many MPAs are in South Africa?

41
The additions build on and revise the existing network of 25 MPAs (one of which lies in the country’s territorial waters in the Southern Ocean), bringing the country’s total number of mainland territory MPAs to 41.

How many areas are in South Africa?

nine provinces
South Africa’s nine provinces are the Eastern Cape, the Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, the Northern Cape, North West and the Western Cape.

How many marine conservation areas are there?

29
List of National Marine Conservation Areas. As of 2020, established NMCAs and NMCA Reserves protect 14,846 km2 (5,732 sq mi) of waters, wetlands, and coastlines, representing five of the 29 identified marine regions with studies underway for protected areas in three additional regions.

How many marine parks are there in South Australia?

19 marine parks
South Australia is fortunate to have a state-wide network of 19 marine parks with 83 sanctuary zones. Visit the marine parks website for more information.

How many marine protected areas are there in Australia?

60 Australian Marine Parks
We manage the 60 Australian Marine Parks located within Commonwealth waters – those over 5.5 kilometres from the coast. Management plans set out our approach to managing our marine parks.

Why is pondoland a MPA?

The MPA is named for the local Pondo people, and provides protection for threatened line fish.