Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters)

Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters)
Australia
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters)
Nearest town or city Ceduna
Coordinates 33°17′39″S 130°38′23″E / 33.29417°S 130.63972°E / -33.29417; 130.63972Coordinates: 33°17′39″S 130°38′23″E / 33.29417°S 130.63972°E / -33.29417; 130.63972
Established 22 April 1998 (1998-04-22)[1]
Area 19,769 km2 (7,632.9 sq mi)[1]
Managing authorities Department of the Environment
Website Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters)

Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters) is a former marine protected area located in the Great Australian Bight immediately south of South Australia and its immediate onshore waters. On 8 November 2012, it was replaced by a new protected area known as the Great Australian Bight Commonwealth Marine Reserve.[1][2]

Great Australian Bight Commonwealth Marine Reserve in 2010.
Great Australian Bight Commonwealth Marine Reserve in 2010.

See also


References

  1. 1 2 3 "Former Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)". Department of the Environment (Australia). Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  2. "Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Commonwealth Marine Reserves) Proclamation 2012 - F2012L02188". Commonwealth of Australia, Comlaw. Retrieved 17 March 2015.


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