Saltwater Underwater Park (Saltwater State Park Marine Preserve)

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Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
Marine Preserve
LOCATED IN
WA
USA
AREA
0.04 km2 MARINE AREA
0.04 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
Several species- or gear-specific restrictions apply, or:
  • Commercial marine life removal is prohibited
  • Both commercial and recreational marine life removal are heavily restricted
  • Recreational marine life removal is prohibited, and commercial marine life removal is restricted
DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: NOAA MPA Center (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

2.0

LAST REVIEWED

November 2023

OTHER DATABASES
World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 555655688

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Purpose

Saltwater Underwater Park is a series of man-man reef structures interspersed with sunken vessels that create an extensive artificial habitat for a wide variety of marine life. Divers can discover the diversity of sea life and marine environments of Puget Sound.

Species of Concern: Unclassified

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

Closed to all recreational take.

Allowed

All take of marine life must conform to regulations regarding species allowed, size limitations, catch limits, method of capture, and seasons.