Goukamma Marine Protected Area, Marine protected area on Western Cape coastline, South Africa
The Goukamma Marine Protected Area extends 14 kilometers along the coast from Buffels Bay to Platbank, covering 34 square kilometers of marine territory.
The South African government established this marine conservation zone in 1990, with official designation confirmed through Government Gazette Number 21948 in December 2000.
The coastline contains numerous shell middens and artifacts, including ostrich egg shells and pottery, indicating the presence of Khoi-san communities in past centuries.
Visitors can participate in shore angling, kayaking, snorkeling at Buffalo Bay, and observe southern right whales from coastal viewpoints during winter months.
The protected waters contain 164 documented seaweed species and provide breeding grounds for fish populations that replenish surrounding fishing areas through natural spillover.
GPS coordinates: -34.06667,22.90000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 02:02
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