Catmpa

FEATURE OBJECT ATTRIBUTE

Feature: Category of 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.

nature reserve:

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research area

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ecological reserve

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