Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area
| Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area | |
|---|---|
Storms River mouth in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area | |
Tsitsikamma MPA location | |
| Location | Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Knysna |
| Coordinates | 34°01′S 23°53′E / 34.017°S 23.883°E |
| Area | 186 km2 (72 sq mi) |
| Governing body | SANParks |
The Tstsikamma Marine Protected Area is a marine protected area on the south coast of South Africa, in both the Western Cape and Eastern Cape. It is on the coast of the Tsitsikamma National Park, and is one of the oldest MPAs in the country. The MPA provides protection for marine habitat and wildlife, including birds and threatened and endangered fish species.
The MPA is in near pristine condition, and is a suitable area for research on endangered fish species. It was designated as a Marine Protected Area in 1964. The length of the protected shoreline is 60 km, and the area of protected ocean is 186 km2.
The MPA is managed by SANParks.