Johor marine and coastal reserves

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Johor marine and coastal reserves are a network of protected marine and coastal areas in the Malaysian state of Johor, established to conserve its coastal ecosystems, marine biodiversity, and fisheries resources.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastal protected area network
marine protected area network
network of protected areas
benefits local coastal communities
marine tourism sector
regional fisheries
country Malaysia
geographicFeatureProtected coastal waters of Johor
intertidal zones of Johor
nearshore islands of Johor
governedBy Johor state authorities
relevant Malaysian federal agencies
hasConservationFunction long-term protection of marine resources
maintenance of ecosystem services
support of climate change resilience in coastal areas
hasEcosystemType coastal wetlands
coral reef ecosystems
estuarine ecosystems
mangrove forests
mudflats
seagrass beds
hasManagementObjective maintenance of fish spawning grounds
promotion of sustainable tourism
protection of coastal water quality
protection of nursery areas for marine species
reduction of habitat degradation
support of local fisheries livelihoods
hasPurpose conservation of coastal ecosystems
conservation of fisheries resources
conservation of marine biodiversity
environmental education
protection of critical habitats
support of marine research and monitoring
support of sustainable fisheries
locatedIn Johor
southern Peninsular Malaysia
partOf Malaysia marine protected areas
protectsSpeciesGroup corals
invertebrates
marine fish
marine mammals
sea turtles
seabirds
seagrasses
threatAddressed coastal habitat loss
decline of marine biodiversity
destructive fishing practices
overfishing
pollution

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Straits of Johor hasNearbyProtectedArea Johor marine and coastal reserves
Mersing Islands partOf Johor marine and coastal reserves
this entity surface form: Johor Marine Park region