marine park
Coastal wildlife reserve
A marine park is a protected area of ocean or coastal waters, typically established to conserve sea life and habitats.
Some marine parks function like underwater national parks, restricting fishing and development.
Others combine conservation with public attraction, featuring aquariums, dolphin shows, and educational exhibits: We took the kids to the marine park to see the orcas.
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- scuba divingSwimming with air tanks
- glass-bottom boatWatercraft for underwater viewing
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- touch tankShallow tank for handling marine life
whale watching · kayaking · paddleboarding · swimming · underwater photography · guided tour · educational program · tide pooling
Echolocating marine mammal
- whaleHuge sea mammal
- sharkCartilaginous marine predator
- sea turtleOcean-dwelling shelled reptile
- manta rayBroad flat cartilaginous fish
octopus · seahorse · jellyfish · clownfish · starfish · barracuda · lobster · crab
Calcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- kelp forestSeaweed-dominated underwater ecosystem
- tidal poolCoastal depression holding seawater
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
- mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
rocky shore · seafloor · open water · estuary · sandy bottom · underwater cave · seaweed · anemone
Conserved natural zone
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- restorationReturning something to condition
no-take zone · buffer zone · wildlife corridor · breeding ground · monitoring · research station · sustainability · stewardship
Protected land patroller
- wardenSupervisory custodian of place
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- zoningSectioning areas by use
regulation · permit · boundary marker · mooring buoy · visitor center · signage · compliance · quota
snorkeling
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- scuba divingSwimming with air tanks
- glass-bottom boatWatercraft for underwater viewing
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
touch tank · whale watching · kayaking · paddleboarding · swimming · underwater photography · guided tour · educational program · tide pooling · nature walk
dolphin
Echolocating marine mammal
- whaleHuge sea mammal
- sharkCartilaginous marine predator
- sea turtleOcean-dwelling shelled reptile
manta ray · octopus · seahorse · jellyfish · clownfish · starfish · barracuda · lobster · crab · urchin
coral reef
Calcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- kelp forestSeaweed-dominated underwater ecosystem
- tidal poolCoastal depression holding seawater
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
mangrove · rocky shore · seafloor · open water · estuary · sandy bottom · underwater cave · seaweed · anemone · sponge
protected area
Conserved natural zone
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
restoration · no-take zone · buffer zone · wildlife corridor · breeding ground · monitoring · research station · sustainability · stewardship · rehabilitation
ranger
Protected land patroller
- wardenSupervisory custodian of place
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
zoning · regulation · permit · boundary marker · mooring buoy · visitor center · signage · compliance · quota · seasonal closure
- protected waterscoral reef reserve, seal sanctuary
- Maddalena ArchipelagoSanta Maria
- aquariumdolphin, penguin, fish tank, ray, octopus
- enclosurescage, pen, box, enclosure, case
- natural areasnature reserve, nature reserves, wilderness areas, wetland, wildlife refuge
- nature reservesnature reserve, nature preserve, nature sanctuary, wildlife sanctuary, wildlife refuge
marine parksafari park
Open-range animal attraction
wildlife sanctuary · aviary · butterfly house · petting zoo · botanical garden
park, parcel, marine, parking, marina, submarine, maritime, mariner, marinade