© Pablo Petracci
Description
The area protects a zone that annually receives the visit of the southern right whale on its way to the reproductive area of Península Valdés. The creation of the protected area seeks to promote whale watching from the coast in an orderly manner. Navigation and diving are prohibited between June 1 and September 30.
Geographic Location
Province
Santa Cruz
Coordinates
-46.16° Latitude S
-67.48° Longitude W
Size and Limits
Total Area:
Marine Area:
Continental Area:
NOTES ON SURFACE ESTIMATION
Estimated area based on the calculation of the area of the polygon represented on the map (ArcGIS PRO) with an Albers Equivalent Conic projection to preserve area calculations.
Legal Aspects
Jurisdiction
Provincial
Year of Creation
2010
Creation Legislation
National Law 3183
Eco-regions represented
Marine
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Land
Magellanic Province
North Patagonian Gulfs Ecoregion
Conservation Objectives
- Maintain representative samples of coastal and marine ecosystems to ensure the continuity of natural processes.
- Protect the landscape, natural and cultural heritage.
- Facilitate research and monitoring of the natural, cultural and social aspects of the area.
- Promote sustainable activities compatible with the protection, conservation and projection of the area, such as tourism, fishing, etc.
- Promote the knowledge and value of the protected area among the region’s inhabitants.
Management
Management effectiveness and evaluation year
Not evaluated.
Sources consulted: Creation Law No. 3183 (2017).
Bird and marine mammal colonies: See Bibliography