Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) Australia |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
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Nearest town or city | Ceduna |
Coordinates | 33°17′39″S 130°38′23″E / 33.29417°S 130.63972°ECoordinates: 33°17′39″S 130°38′23″E / 33.29417°S 130.63972°E |
Established | 22 April 1998 |
Area | 19,769 km2 (7,632.9 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Department of the Environment |
Website | Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) |
Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters) is a former marine protected area located in the Great Australian Bight immediately south of South Australia and its immediate onshore waters. On 8 November 2012, it was replaced by a new protected area known as the Great Australian Bight Commonwealth Marine Reserve.