Southwest
Murray Commonwealth Marine Reserve: South Australia Marine Protected Area and Map
Deep-sea canyon geography and critical marine wildlife sanctuary
Spanning from the continental shelf to the depths of the Indian Ocean, the Murray Commonwealth Marine Reserve protects one of Australia's most significant submarine canyon systems. The reserve is essential for its role as a seasonal sanctuary for southern right whales and its complex, deep-water topography that supports diverse marine ecosystems across thousands of square kilometers.
- Area
- 25,803 km²
- Established
- 2007
- IUCN
- VI
- Relief
- Lowland