Tun Mustapha Marine Park

Tun Mustapha Marine Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Tun Mustapha Marine Park
Tun Mustapha NP
Location in Borneo
Location Sabah, Malaysia
Nearest city Kudat
Coordinates 7°15′0″N 117°10′0″E / 7.25000°N 117.16667°E / 7.25000; 117.16667Coordinates: 7°15′0″N 117°10′0″E / 7.25000°N 117.16667°E / 7.25000; 117.16667
Area 8,987.6276 km2 (3,470.1424 sq mi)
Established 2016
Governing body Sabah Parks

Tun Mustapha Marine Park is a marine park located off the north coast of the state of Sabah, Malaysia. It comprises an area of 898,762.76 hectares with more than 50 islands and islets located across Kudat, Pitas and Kota Marudu districts.[1]

History

The area was originally proposed to be gazetted by the Sabah state government since 2003, shortly after the recognition as a significant marine conservation area. In 2016, all the islands and islets inside the area was gazetted as a marine park, including the three major islands of Banggi, Balambangan and Malawali.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Nation's biggest marine park". Daily Express. 27 May 2016. Archived from the original on 27 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  2. ↑ Roy Goh (26 May 2016). "Sabah's Tun Mustapha Marine Park gazetted for conservation". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
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