Robberg Marine Protected Area, Marine protected area in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.

Robberg Marine Protected Area is an inshore conservation region in South African waters near Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape. It protects about 12.9 km of coastline, including 1.85 km of sandy shore along Robberg beach and 11.05 km on the Robberg peninsula, plus 42 km2 of ocean. The shore combines layered reddish-brown and grey cliff rock, tan and grey boulders, and a pale sandy beach beside water shifting from turquoise to deep blue.

The area became a protected marine zone in 1998 through official government designation. This action responded to the need to safeguard the coastal ecosystem from human activities.

The reserve serves as a learning space where people come to understand ocean ecosystems and their protection. Visitors experience firsthand how coastal waters support diverse animal life and depend on careful management.

Multiple walking trails of varying length and difficulty provide options for different fitness levels throughout the reserve. Wear sturdy shoes and bring weather protection, as coastal conditions can be windy and changeable.

The MPA protects about 42 km² of ocean and roughly 12.9 km of coastline: 1.85 km of sandy shore along Robberg beach and 11.05 km on the Robberg peninsula. The whole area is a controlled zone managed by CapeNature, with permits and quotas issued by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.