marine protected area

American  

[muh-reen pruh-tek-tid air-ee-uh] / məˈrin prəˈtɛk tɪd ˈɛər i ə /

noun

1. a designated marine region officially managed for the long-term conservation of its natural resources, ecosystems, or cultural heritage and often facilitating such public services as recreation, research, and education. MPA

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Etymology

Origin of marine protected area

Fitrst recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

“A marine protected area should be an area that protects part of the marine environment,” says Sophie Elliott of the Wildlife Conservation Trust, the study’s lead author.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024

"Climate extremes don't stop at the boundary of a marine protected area," said co-author Fiorenza Micheli, chair of the Oceans Department and co-director of the Center for Ocean Solutions.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

"This is the largest marine protected area in the Eastern Caribbean; it showcases the amazing work that conservationists and environmentalists can do right at home," she tells the BBC.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2023

Niue hopes to raise more than $18 million from the scheme by selling 127,000 square-kilometer units, representing the 40% of its waters that form a no-take marine protected area.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Bangladesh's new marine protected area will help protect the country's only _______________.

From NewsForKids.net • Jan. 25, 2022