Amathole Marine Protected Area, Marine protected area in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
The Amathole Marine Protected Area encompasses 246.5 square kilometers of ocean space, divided into three sections: Gxulu, Gonubie, and Kei.
Local ski-boat fishing communities initiated the establishment of closed fishing areas during the late 1980s to protect declining fish populations in the region.
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency works with local communities to maintain fishing regulations while preserving marine life for future generations.
Shore-based angling and bait collection remain permitted in designated zones, while offshore boat-based fishing requires strict adherence to passage regulations.
The protected waters contain deep rocky reefs that serve as habitats for endemic species like red steenbras, seventy-four, and black musselcracker fish.
GPS coordinates: -32.77440,28.31180
Latest update: March 20, 2025 19:54
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