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

"Anyone can draw a box on a map and say, 'That's a marine protected area'," explains Bell.

From BBC

A Marine Protected Area is a defined site managed for long-term nature conservation.

From BBC

Together, these findings strengthen the case for designating the Weddell Sea as a Marine Protected Area.

From Science Daily

“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

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

From Salon