marine parks
Coastal wildlife reserves
Marine parks are protected coastal or ocean areas, typically combining conservation with public access.
Some function like underwater nature reserves, restricting fishing and development to protect ecosystems: The marine park protects coral reefs and sea turtle nesting sites.
Others are recreational facilities featuring aquariums, dolphin shows, and marine animal exhibits—essentially ocean-themed amusement parks.
- coral reefsCalcium carbonate marine structures
- kelp forestSeaweed-dominated underwater ecosystem
- scuba divingSwimming with air tanks
- eco-tourismConservation-minded nature trips
- ocean conservationProtecting seas and marine life
zoning regulations · whale watching · snorkeling · glass bottom boat · habitat preservation · sea turtles · habitat restoration · endangered species · mangroves · fishing restrictions · conservation zones · protected waters · no-take zone · boating · tide pool · SeaWorld · sea lion show · splashing
- Crown land typesforest reserves, state forests, wildlife reserves, conservation areas, water reserves
- ecologyhabitat, ecosystem, balance, niche, food webs
- ecosystemsrainforest, forest, desert, jungle, ocean
- Indian OceanArabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Andaman Sea
- ocean ecotourismwhale watching, dolphin watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, boat tours
- protected areasnature reserve, wildlife sanctuary, protected area, nature preserve, wildlife refuge