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

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marine protected area

Another key issue in marine protected area management is what should count as “protected.”

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2024

According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, these protected waters make up the largest ecologically connected marine protected area network in the world.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 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

She pointed out the group had managed before to get Russia on board, back in 2016 when it created a marine protected area twice the size of Texas in the Ross Sea.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022

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

From NewsForKids.net ● Jan. 25, 2022