Central Eastern Marine Park
| Central Eastern Marine Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map showing the Central Eastern Marine Park. The shaded area is a National Park Zone ('no take' zone). | |
| Location | Australia |
| Coordinates | 30°24′13″S 155°03′00″E / 30.4037°S 155.0500°E |
| Area | 70,054 km2 (27,048 sq mi) |
| Established | 1 July 2018 |
| Operator | Parks Australia |
| Website | https://parksaustralia.gov.au/marine/parks/temperate-east |
The Central Eastern Marine Park (formerly known as the Central Eastern Commonwealth Marine Reserve) is an Australian marine park that extends from the edge of the continental shelf, offshore of New South Wales and 30 km (19 mi) from Coffs Harbour, to about 200 km (120 mi) offshore into deep ocean waters. It incorporates the waters above most of the southern portion of the Tasmantid Seamount Chain. The marine park covers an area of 70,054 km2 (27,048 sq mi) and is assigned IUCN category IV. It is one of 8 parks managed under the Temperate East Marine Parks Network.