World - Marine Protected Areas (% Of Total Surface Area)

Marine protected areas (% of territorial waters) in World was reported at 11.92 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Marine protected areas (% of total surface area) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2024.

World - Marine Protected Areas (% Of Total Surface Area)
Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.

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