Prince Edward Islands Marine Protected Area, Marine protected area in southern Indian Ocean, South Africa.
The Prince Edward Islands Marine Protected Area spans 181,229 square kilometers of ocean, safeguarding populations of seals, killer whales, and marine birds.
South Africa annexed the Prince Edward Islands in 1947 and established a permanent meteorological research station one year later to monitor weather patterns.
Scientists at the research station conduct essential studies on marine ecosystems, gathering data about sea life and environmental changes in the Southern Ocean.
Access to the marine protected area requires official permits, with restrictions limiting activities to scientific research and conservation management programs.
The protected waters contain several seamounts that create conditions for abundant marine life, supporting 40 percent of global wandering albatross populations.
GPS coordinates: -46.72500,37.89167
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:55
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