Marine Protected Areas

Marine Protected Areas by Law

Source: UNEP, World Conservation Monitoring Centre, World Bank

The data shows the % of territorial waters which are clearly defined geographical spaces in the ocean, recognised, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. The data is published by UNEP (World Conservation Monitoring Centre) and the World Bank.

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Global average trend

Country ranking, 2014