Jervis Bay Marine Park
Jervis Bay Marine Park is a marine protected area established by the Government of New South Wales in 1998. and the current zoning plan has been in place since 1 October 2002. The marine park is approximately 210 km2 (81 sq mi) in area and spans over 100 km (62 mi) of coastline from Kinghorn Point in the north to Sussex Inlet. The marine park is zoned to conserve biological diversity in marine habitats and to provide a range of recreational and commercial activities.
| Jervis Bay Marine Park New South Wales | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Beach at Jervis Bay | |
Jervis Bay Marine Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Vincentia |
| Coordinates | 35.065°S 150.733°E |
| Established | 1998 |
| Area | 210 km2 (81.1 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | New South Wales Marine Parks Authority |
| Website | Jervis Bay Marine Park |
| Footnotes | Coordinates |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
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