Maputaland Marine Protected Area

The Maputaland Marine Protected Area, also known as the Maputaland Marine Reserve, is a marine protected area (MPA) along the Indian Ocean coastline of northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Maputaland MPA, which forms part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, extends a distance of 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) seawards from the coast between the Mozambique border and Gobey's Point near Lake Sibhayi. To the south it abuts on the St Lucia Marine Protected Area.[1] For the biodiversity, see Sodwana Bay.

This subtropical area includes pristine forests and swamps dotted with lakes and swamps, as well as coral reefs and deserted beaches.[2]

A large number of leatherback turtles nest in this area.[3]

The deep soft sediment provides homes for spider crabs and deep water rock lobsters.[4]

References
  1. "iSimangaliso MPA". WWF South Africa. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  2. "Maputaland Marine Protected Area Luxury Holidays: Travel Guide". Giltedge Africa. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  3. "Maputaland Marine Reserve, KwaZulu Natal". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  4. "iSimangaliso". Marine Protected Areas South Africa. Retrieved 2020-12-23.


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