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Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park: Protected Marine Landscape and Regional Geography
Key ecological features within the South-west Marine Park Network
Spanning the continental shelf south of Kangaroo Island, this marine protected area represents a significant node in South Australian marine conservation. The park encompasses the Kangaroo Island Pool and supports nutrient-rich upwelling systems that drive regional biological productivity. Its mapped boundaries protect essential habitats for large marine predators and serve as a vital calving zone for southern right whales in Commonwealth waters.
- Area
- 629.93 km²
- Established
- 2012
- IUCN
- VI
- Relief
- Lowland
