marine park
A "marine park" is a general term referring to a specific aquatic area that is designed and designated for the protection of marine environments and the promotion of marine tourism and recreation. Marine parks include a variety of protected marine areas such as coral reef reserves, marine protected areas, marine national parks, and other marine reserves. These areas are managed and protected to conserve marine biodiversity and endangered marine life, as well as to provide opportunities for sustainable marine tourism and recreation. Popular activities in such areas include diving and snorkeling to explore coral reefs and marine life, glass-bottom boat rides for coral reef and marine life viewing, sport fishing, surfing, kayaking, whale and dolphin watching, and enjoying beaches and beautiful marine landscapes. Marine protected areas and marine parks are an important part of global efforts to conserve marine environments and raise awareness about the importance of protecting and responsibly enjoying them.