Malgas Island Marine Protected Area, Marine protected area off the coast of Western Cape, South Africa
The waters surrounding Malgas Island contain various fish species, including linefish populations that use the area as a nursery and refuge for growth.
The area received protected status in 1985 and was officially proclaimed as a Marine Protected Area in December 2000 through Government Gazette No. 21948.
The Malgas Island Marine Protected Area contributes to South Africa's goal of protecting five percent of its ocean territory through designated conservation zones.
SANParks manages the 0.66 square kilometer protected zone, implementing restrictions on fishing and harvesting to maintain the marine ecosystem balance.
Malgas Island stands as one of three locations in South Africa where Cape gannets establish breeding colonies, supporting over 2,000 breeding pairs.
GPS coordinates: -33.05260,17.92603
Latest update: March 29, 2025 05:55
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