Dwesa-Cwebe Marine Protected Area, Marine protected area along the Eastern Cape coast, South Africa.
The Dwesa-Cwebe Marine Protected Area covers 191.5 square kilometers of coastline and extends 10.8 kilometers into the Indian Ocean waters.
The area received its initial protection status in 1989 from the Transkei government before being officially declared a marine protected area in 2000.
Local communities regained their land rights through restitution cases after forced removals during apartheid, leading to new management structures.
The marine reserve contains three controlled fishing zones where visitors need small-scale or recreational permits from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
The protected area sits at the intersection of subtropical and warm temperate ecoregions, creating conditions for diverse marine species and habitats.
GPS coordinates: -32.33200,28.96850
Latest update: March 20, 2025 18:22
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