Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters)
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| Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 Interactive map of Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) | |
| Location | Australia |
| Nearest city | Ceduna |
| Coordinates | 33°17′39″S 130°38′23″E / 33.29417°S 130.63972°E |
| Area | 19,769 km2 (7,633 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 22 April 1998[1] |
| Governing body | 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.[1][2]
