North Carolina (State Waters)

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North Carolina (State Waters)

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North Carolina (State Waters)

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Marine Area
% of Total
Marine Area
% of Total
0.42 km2
0.00 %
11,643 km2
99.63 %
42 km2
0.36 %
0.01 km2
0.00 %
0.45 km2
0.00 %
Last Update: April 2026

313 Protected and Managed Areas (Includes Subzones)

46 MPAs, 267 Non-MPAs, 21 Subzones

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