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Marine Protected Areas

Summary of Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)

Proclamation date 21 June 2000
Size (current) 300,500 Ha
(3,005 km2)
IUCN category Overall — IUCN Category Ia. Includes two Zones as follows:
  • Sanctuary Zone — IUCN Category Ia - 96 208 Ha (962 km2)
  • Habitat Protection Zone — IUCN Category IV - 203 855 Ha (2 038 km2)
Biogeographic context Norfolk Province
Management plan status Current 25 September 2002 until 24 September 2009
World heritage Yes
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