Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) | |
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IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
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Area | 3000.63 km² |
Established | 2000 |
Managing authorities | Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage |
Official site | Lord Howe Island Marine Park (commonwealth waters) |
Lord Howe Island Group * | |
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Country | Australia |
Type | Natural |
Criteria | vii, x |
Reference | 186 |
Region ** | Asia-Pacific |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 1982 (6th Session) |
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) is a 3000.63 km² marine park managed by the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage, protecting the waters surrounding Lord Howe Island. It is adjacent to the 465.45 km² Lord Howe Island Marine Park managed by the Marine Parks Authority New South Wales.