Catmpa

FEATURE OBJECT ATTRIBUTE

Feature: Category of Marine Protected Area (MPA)

Acronym: catmpa

Attribute type: E

Expected input:

ID Meaning INT 1 M-4

1 : ESSA N 22; B-437.1;

2 : PSSA N 22; B-437.6;

3 : coral reef

4 : fish sanctuary N 22;

5 : seal sanctuary N 22;

6 : bird sanctuary N 22;

7 : nature reserve N 22;

9 : research area

10: ecological reserve N 22;

Definitions:

Environmentally Sensitive Sea Area (ESSA):

a generic term which may be used to describe a wide range of areas, considered sensitive for a variety of environmental reasons. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)

Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA):

an area that needs special protection through action by IMO because of its significance for recognized ecological, socioeconomic, or scientific attributes where such attributes may be vulnerable to damage by international shipping activities (International Maritime Organization).

coral reef:

hard calcareous skeletons of many tribes of marine polyps. (IHO Hydrographic Dictionary, S-32, Volume 1)

fish sanctuary:

a place where fish are protected

seal sanctuary:

a place where seals are protected.

bird sanctuary:

a place where birds are bred and protected.

nature reserve:

a tract of land managed so as to preserve its flora, fauna, physical features, etc.

research area:

an area where marine research takes place.

ecological reserve:

a tract of land managed so as to preserve the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their surroundings.

Remarks:

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