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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.

marine protected area: References & Edit History

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  • John P. Rafferty
    John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to the natural world.

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Added map. Jul 16, 2026
Noted the expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument to 1,508,870 square km (582,578 square miles) in 2016. Feb 12, 2025
New article added. Aug 09, 2023
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