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https://coral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02480-1-scaled.jpg25601707Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designated areas of the ocean that are set aside for conservation and management purposes. These areas are intended to preserve and protect the marine life and their habitats within them. They also promote sustainable use of these resources. By establishing MPAs, we can ensure that our oceans remain healthy and full of life for future generations to come.Why are MPAs so important to our mission, you ask? They can be as effective as national parks for areas of preserved land. But only if they are truly managed effectively.