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]

Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters) Australia
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth waters)
Nearest town or city	Ceduna
Coordinates	33°17′39″S 130°38′23″E
Established	22 April 1998 (1998-04-22)[1]
Abolished	8 November 2012[2]
Area	19,769 km2 (7,632.9 sq mi)[1]
Managing authorities	Department of the Environment

See also

• Protected areas of Australia
• Great Australian Bight Marine National Park

References

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