Niue Nukutuluea Multiple-Use Marine Park | |
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![]() The various zones of the Niue Nukutuluea Multiple-Use Marine Park | |
Location | Niue |
Coordinates | 19°30′S 169°30′W / 19.500°S 169.500°W |
Area | 318,140 km2 (122,830 sq mi) |
Established | April 2022 |
The Niue Nukutuluea Multiple-Use Marine Park is a marine protected area that encompasses the territorial waters and exclusive economic zone surrounding the Pacific island of Niue, covering a total area of 318,140 square kilometres (122,830 sq mi). Established in April 2022, it incorporated the Niue Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area and Beveridge Reef Nukutulueatama Special Management Area, which had been established in April 2020.
The marine park is divided into five zones with differing intended uses and permitted activities. The highest level of protection surrounds the biodiverse Beveridge Reef. The park is managed through a public–private partnership, with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of its fisheries and to encourage ecotourism.