There are both state and federal
marine protected areas of the
Hawaiian archipelago. The state protected areas, called Marine Life Conservation Districts, are managed by the
State of Hawai'i Division of Aquatic Resources.
Federally protected marine areas
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Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) (roughly ) is a World Heritage Site, World Heritage listed National Monument (United States), U.S. National Monument encompassing of ocean waters, including ten islands and atolls of th ...
State protected marine areas
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Hanauma Bay Marine Life Conservation District, Oahu
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Pūpūkeaahu Marine Life Conservation District, Oahu
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Waikīkī Marine Life Conservation District, Oahu
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Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District, Hawai'i
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Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District, Hawai'i
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Old Kona Airport Marine Life Conservation District, Hawai'i
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Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District, Hawai'i
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Wai'ōpae Tidepools Marine Life Conservation District, Hawaii
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Honolua–Mokulē'ia Marine Life Conservation District, Maui
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Mānele–Hulopo'e Marine Life Conservation District, Maui
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Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District, Maui
See also
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Natural Area Reserves System Hawaii
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List of Hawaii state parks
The following 18 or more state parks, monuments, and recreation areas are
managed by the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources:
Hawaii (island)
* ʻAkaka Falls State Park
* Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
* Huliheʻe Palace
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List of marine protected areas of California
There are both state and federal marine protected areas off the coast of California.
Federal marine protected areas
* California Coastal National Monument
* Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
* Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
* Gr ...
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List of marine protected areas of Oregon
This is a list of marine protected areas of the U.S. state of Oregon. The state marine reserves are managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
* Cape Falcon Marine Reserve
* Cascade Head Marine Reserve
* Otter Rock Marine Reserve
* C ...
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List of marine protected areas of Washington
There are county, state and federal marine protected areas off the coast of Washington. The state marine reserves are managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; aquatic reserves are managed by the Washington Department of Natu ...
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List of U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries
A U.S. National Marine Sanctuary is a zone within United States waters where the marine environment enjoys special protection. The program began in 1972 in response to public concern about the plight of marine ecosystems.
A U.S. National Marine ...
References
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