Marine Protected Area (MPA)

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A marine conservation tool that defines a geographic area of the ocean with set rules that states what is, and what is not, allowed in the area. Also referred to as a Marine Managed Area (MMA).

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  • Glossary: Marine Managed Area (MMA)
    A marine conservation tool that defines a geographic area of the ocean with set rules that states what is, and what is not, allowed in the area. Also referred to as a Marine Protected Area (MPA).
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