National Marine Park of Zakynthos
| National Marine Park of Zakynthos | |
|---|---|
Marathonissi islet | |
| Location | Zakynthos, Greece |
| Nearest city | Patras |
| Coordinates | 37°42′18″N 20°53′18″E / 37.70501°N 20.88844°E |
| Area | 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi) |
| Established | December, 1999 |
| Governing body | joint venture between ministries |
The National Marine Park of Zakynthos (Greek: Εθνικό Θαλάσσιο Πάρκο Ζακύνθου) founded in 1999, is a national park located in Laganas bay, in Zakynthos island, Greece. The park, part of the Natura 2000 ecological network, covers an area of 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi) and is the habitat of the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). It is the first national park established for the protection of sea turtles in the Mediterranean.