Sardinia Bay Marine Protected Area, Marine protected area in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Sardinia Bay Marine Protected Area covers a stretch of coastline between Schoenmakerskop and Bushy Park, with a mix of rocky shores and sandy beaches creating different habitats. Visitors can access this coastal zone for walking and diving while the water itself remains off-limits to fishing.
The area received protected status in 2000 to shield marine life from overfishing and preserve the ecosystem. This designation reflected growing concerns about declining fish populations along the coast.
Ancient shell deposits known as Strandloper middens indicate the presence of early coastal communities who gathered marine resources in this area.
You can walk along the coast or dive in the water, but fishing is completely prohibited throughout the zone. Plan your visit for calm weather since coastal conditions can change quickly.
This reserve holds the highest concentration of fish and sea creatures found nowhere else in the country's marine protected areas. This makes it exceptionally important for anyone interested in seeing rare coastal species.
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