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Sanctuaire Pelagos Marine Protected Area: Mediterranean Geography and Seascape
A transboundary conservation zone spanning 87,500 square kilometers.
Sanctuaire Pelagos represents a unique collaborative effort in marine conservation across the Mediterranean. Spanning the waters between France, Italy, and Monaco, this protected maritime area is defined by its deep-sea canyons and nutrient-rich currents that sustain diverse cetacean populations. Its immense scale and international governance make it a focal point for understanding Mediterranean marine biodiversity and environmental policy.
- Area
- 87,500 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland


