Virginia (State Waters)

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Virginia (State Waters)

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Virginia (State Waters)

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Moderately Restrictive
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Marine Area
% of Total
Marine Area
% of Total
0.65 km2
0.01 %
7,346 km2
99.37 %
0.82 km2
0.01 %
38 km2
0.52 %
7 km2
0.09 %
Last Update: April 2026

808 Protected and Managed Areas (Includes Subzones)

47 MPAs, 761 Non-MPAs, 8 Subzones

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