Aceh Besar Aquatic Nature Sanctuary

Location


Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
Aquatic Nature Sanctuary
LOCATED IN
Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Regency of Aceh Besar
Indonesia
AREA
287 km2 MARINE AREA
295 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Marine and Fisheries (MAF) Provincial Office of Aceh; Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan (DKP) Provinsi Aceh
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
No known restrictions on marine life removal beyond national or subnational generally applicable restrictions
DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: Konservasi dan Keanekaragaman Hayati Laut (Marine Biodiversity and Conservation) (Unmodified)

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Purpose

For the sustainability of fishery resources, management independence and community welfare based on local wisdom in the Aceh Besar Aquatic Nature Sanctuary.

Species of Concern: dugong, whale shark, giant oceanic manta ray, Napoleon fish, green sea turtle, leatherback sea turtle, glass eel

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

Please see the restrictions for the individual subzones.

Allowed

Please see the allowed activities for the individual subzones.

Governing Regulations