Location
Key Information
TYPE
DESIGNATION
Marine Conservation Zone
LOCATED IN
Southern Group
Cook Islands
AREA
| 30,084 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 30,084 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
MANAGED BY
Marae Moana Council
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
At least one species- or gear-specific restriction applies (beyond permit requirements or generally applicable restrictions)
DATA SOURCE(S)
Boundary: WDPA (Unmodified)
DATA VERSION
1.0
LAST REVIEWED
January 2023
OTHER DATABASES
World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 555624907_H
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Purpose
To protect the pelagic, benthic, coral reef, coastal, and lagoon habitats of the marae moana.
Species of Concern: humpback whale, spinner dolphin
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
All seabed minerals activities and large-scale commercial fishing in the area are prohibited.
Allowed
Other ecologically sustainable uses are permitted.
Governing Regulations
Gear and Activity Restrictions i
Fishing Gear
Activities
RESTRICTED
NOT APPLICABLE OR UNKNOWN