marine protected area (Q1403)
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A marine protected area is a designated region within the ocean, estuaries or great lakes, aimed at conserving marine habitats and resources. MPAs protect biodiversity, sustain fisheries, and preserve critical ecosystems by limiting or managing human activities that could harm the marine environment.
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| English | marine protected area |
A marine protected area is a designated region within the ocean, estuaries or great lakes, aimed at conserving marine habitats and resources. MPAs protect biodiversity, sustain fisheries, and preserve critical ecosystems by limiting or managing human activities that could harm the marine environment. |
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A marine protected area is a designated region within the ocean, estuaries or great lakes, aimed at conserving marine habitats and resources. MPAs protect biodiversity, sustain fisheries, and preserve critical ecosystems by limiting or managing human activities that could harm the marine environment.