boundaries and zonation of south africa's coastal mpas

This georeferenced map will allow you to navigate around each MPA and provides a summary of the zonation and the regulations relevant to each zone. The information in this map is based on Government Gazette No. 42479. The maps are a summary of the regulations. The information contained on MPA Day’s media channels is for general information purposes only. MPA Day assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the context of this service offered. In no event shall MPA Day be liable for any consequences arising from the use of this information.

To access the MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) map, please follow these instructions:

Step 1: Download and install the Google Earth app on your selected device below

Download for ANDROID

Download for PC/MAC

Download for IPHONE

Having difficulties? Click here for a really useful article from Google on how to install Google Earth on your device

Google Article

Step 2: Download and open the KML file on your device

Download the KML file

1. Save the KML file in an easy to find location

2. Then double click the saved document and it will open automatically in Google Earth

3. For mobile devices: Your MPA Map should load using the Google Earth App on your device.

If you've already got Google Earth

Open the KML file here

1. Click on top left menu (three lines).

2. Click on "My places".

3. Click "Import KML file".

4. Click menu (top left, 3 lines) and select “Download file”.

5. Browse to downloaded KML file in your downloads folder and select the file.

6. Click the top-left arrow to take you back to Google Earth.

Step 3: Open Google Earth

1. Zoom in on your area of interest
2. Click on a coloured zone to see regulations by zone.
3. Click on a point to see MPA boundary coordinates.

Step 4: To use this KML file on your cell phone

1. Open Google Earth on your phone.
2. Click on the top-left menu (three lines).
3. Click on "Projects".
4. Click on KML file to open in Google Earth.
5. Click on right menu (three lines) of KML file and select “Pin to Earth” – This allows you to open the KML file whenever you need it on Google Earth.
6. Switch on your phone’s location icon to allow you to identify exactly where you are in relation to the MPAs.

Here is a series of 4 videos in which Dr Bruce Mann, ORI Senior Scientist, explains the Zonation for each MPA:

iSimangaliso MPA Zonation

Aliwal Shoal MPA Zonation

Protea Banks MPA Zonation

uThukela Banks MPA Zonation

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