What is a marine protected area?

This item was filled under Facts, Ocean Life, Places
Marine protected areas (MPAs) in the U.S. come in a variety of forms and are established and managed by all levels of government. There are marine sanctuaries, estuarine research reserves, ocean parks, and marine wildlife refuges. Each of these sites differs. MPAs may be established to protect ecosystems, preserve cultural resources such as shipwrecks and archaeological sites, or sustain fisheries production....
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.