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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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Third longest barrier coral reef in the world

Location

United States of America - contiguous mainland (and islands contained within the contiguous EEZ boundary) only

Region

Not yet known

Type

National Marine Sanctuary

Designation Status

Formally designated

Established

1990-11-16

Designating Legislation/Agreement

The National Marine Sancturies Act (USA) 1972

Area

9844.5448 square kilometers of sea
9844.5448 square kilometers overall, including land

No-take Area

Not yet known

Habitats

Intertidal , Subtidal

Management Objectives

Contains one of the world’s largest sea grass communities covering 1.4 million acres.
Contains more than 50 species of animals identified under Federal or State law, as endangered or threatened.

IUCN Management Category

Managed By

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Active Management Began

1990-11-16

Active Management Ended

Not yet known

Management Websites

http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov

MPA Website

http://floridakeys.noaa.gov

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Core data on marine protected areas presented in this content management system were extracted from the 2007 World Database on Protected Areas (The WDPA is a joint product of UNEP and the IUCN, prepared by UNEP-WCMC and the IUCN WCPA working with Governments, the Secretariats of MEAs and collaborating NGOs). Updates to the core data will be synchronised with the WDPA on a regular basis. The boundary information shown in Google Earth has been simplified and is for illustration purposes only. All boundary data uploaded through this content management system will be shared in its original form with the WDPA.

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Text:	Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary supports one of the most diverse assemblages of underwater plants and animals in North America. Although best known for is coral reefs, the shallow nearshore waters contain interdependent marine habitats that include fringing mangroves, seagrass meadows, hardbottom regions, as well as patch and bank reefs.
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