marine protected area: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	marine sanctuary • marine reserve • MPA

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World map displaying marine protected areas in blue-green, highlighting regions in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Southern Oceans. Key areas such as the Galapagos Marine Reserve, Great Barrier Reef, and Papahanaumokuakea are labeled and listed below the map.

marine protected area of the Ross Sea

Map showing the Indo-Pacific region with major marine protected areas highlighted in purple across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The map labels specific reserves such as the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia, the Galapagos Marine Reserve in Ecuador, and several U.S. national monuments and reserves, indicating their locations and relative sizes. Surrounding continents including Asia, Australia, North America, and South America are partially visible for geographic context.

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