Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Western Australia |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
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Nearest town or city | Shoalwater |
Coordinates | 32°19′S 115°42′E / 32.317°S 115.700°ECoordinates: 32°19′S 115°42′E / 32.317°S 115.700°E |
Established | 25 May 1990 |
Area | 65.4 km2 (25.3 sq mi) |
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Website | Shoalwater Islands Marine Park |
See also | List of protected areas of Western Australia |
The Shoalwater Islands Marine Park is a protected marine park located in Western Australia and stretches from the northern point of the Garden Island Causeway to the southern point of Becher Point. The 6,540-hectare (16,200-acre) marine park is located offshore from the suburban locality of Shoalwater.
Several small limestone islands are located within the boundaries of the park, including Penguin Island and Seal Island.