Marine Protected Areas

To help preserve the ocean, some areas have been designated marine protected areas or marine sanctuaries. There are marine sanctuaries and other similar protected areas around the world, and the United States has several off its coasts. While each of these marine sanctuaries protect the ocean environment through the restriction of various activities in the area, not all marine protected areas share similar restrictions.

Essential Questions

• What is a marine sanctuary?
• How can a marine sanctuary help preserve the ocean?