The French Island Marine National Park is a protected marine national park in Western Port, Victoria, Australia. The 2,800-hectare (6,900-acre) marine park extends 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) along the north shore of French Island and protects a range of habitats including seagrass beds, mangroves and intertidal mud flats.[2][3]
French Island Marine National Park Victoria | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Nearest town or city | Hastings |
Coordinates | 38°18′S 145°22′E |
Established | 16 November 2002 (2002-11-16)[1] |
Area | 28 km2 (10.8 sq mi)[1] |
Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
Website | French Island Marine National Park |
See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
Marine and coastal parks of Victoria, Australia | ||
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Marine and coastal parks |
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Marine national parks |
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Marine sanctuaries |
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Protected areas of Victoria |
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