Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) explained

Type:	protected
Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters)
State:	au
Iucn Category:	VI
Coordinates:	-33.2942°N 130.6397°W
Relief:	yes
Nearest Town Or City:	Ceduna
Area:	19769
Abolished:	8 November 2012^[1]
Managing Authorities:	Department of the Environment

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.^{[2] [3]}

See also

• Protected areas of Australia
• Great Australian Bight Marine National Park

Notes and References

1. Web site: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Commonwealth Marine Reserves) Proclamation 2012 - F2012L02188. Commonwealth of Australia, Comlaw. 17 March 2015.
2. Web site: Former Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters). Department of the Environment (Australia). 31 March 2014.
3. Web site: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Commonwealth Marine Reserves) Proclamation 2012 - F2012L02188. Commonwealth of Australia, Comlaw. 17 March 2015.