Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area
The Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area is part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. It is about 29km south-east of Gordon's Bay and approximately 37km north-west of Hermanus on the south-western coast of the Western Cape. It is in the Atlantic Ocean immediately adjacent to the town of Betty's Bay, in the Overstrand Municipal area.
| Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area | |
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Betty's Bay MPA location | |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Cape Town |
| Coordinates | 34°22′S 18°54′E |
| Area | 20.14 km2 |
| Established | 2000 |
Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area (South Africa) | |
It is one of the smaller MPAs with only 20.14km2 area., but includes the Stony Point African penguin colony, which is a tourist attraction. Shore angling is allowed subject to permit conditions, but not boat fishing
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