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

They were also all in general use zones -- the weakest type of marine protected area -- and even then had only "inadequate or moderate enforcement."

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2024

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

Dr Simon Walmsley, marine chief advisor of WWF-UK said: "There was debate particularly around what a marine protected area is. Is it sustainable use or fully protected?"

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2023

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

From NewsForKids.net • Jan. 25, 2022