Aqaba Marine Park

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Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
Marine Reserve
LOCATED IN
Jordan
AREA
3 km2 MARINE AREA
3.18 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority - UN Development Programme (joint management)
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
Marine life removal is prohibited (or entry is prohibited)
DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: ProtectedSeas (Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data)

DATA VERSION

1.0

LAST REVIEWED

January 2023

OTHER DATABASES
World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 17239

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Purpose

To protect the health of coral reefs and marine ecosystems while supporting vibrant socio-economic development of Aqaba.

Species of Concern: multiple

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

Activities prohibited in the Park are:
1. hunting, transferring, killing or harming marine and land animals;
2. hunting or transferring any creatures or organic products such as shells, coral reefs, rocks or soil without a previous authorization or permit issued by the Chief Commissioner of the Park; destroying or transferring plants;
3. damaging facilities and equipment; destroying or damaging wildlife habitats; introducing exotic or alien animals or plants into the Park; polluting soil, water or air;
4. littering the beach or the sea.

Allowed

Certain activities may be permitted .

Governing Regulations