Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth waters)
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Australia
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Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) is a former marine protected area managed by the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, protecting the waters surrounding Lord Howe Island. It was adjacent to the 465.45 km2 Lord Howe Island Marine Park managed by the Marine Parks Authority New South Wales. On 8 November 2012, it was replaced by a new protected area known as the Lord Howe Commonwealth Marine Reserve.[1][2]
| Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Location of Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea | |
 Interactive map of Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) | |
| Location | Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°38′22″S 159°10′10″E |
| Area | 3,000.63 km2 (1,158.55 sq mi) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Governing body | Commonwealth Department of the Environment |
| Website | Official website |
| Official name | Lord Howe Island Group |
| Location | Australia |
| Criteria | Natural: (vii)(x) |
| Reference | 186 |
| Inscription | 1982 (6th Session) |
