Whyalla - Cowleds Landing Aquatic Reserve

Whyalla-Cowleds Landing Aquatic Reserve is a marine protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located in the waters of Spencer Gulf adjoining the east coast of Eyre Peninsula. About 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Whyalla, it includes land in the localities of Cowleds Landing and Middleback Range which is subject to tidal inundation.^[3][4] It was declared in 1984 to protect "the mangrove-seagrass communities and associated fish nursery areas".^[3]

Whyalla-Cowleds Landing Aquatic Reserve South Australia
IUCN category II (national park)
Whyalla-Cowleds Landing Aquatic Reserve
Nearest town or city	Whyalla
Coordinates	33.1269°S 137.5059°E / -33.1269; 137.5059
Established	28 June 1984 (1984-06-28)[1]
Area	36.48 km2 (14.1 sq mi)[2]
Managing authorities	Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA)
Footnotes	Coordinates[2] Nearest town[1]
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Since 2012, it has been located within the boundaries of a 'sanctuary zone' in the Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park.^[5]

The aquatic reserve is classified as an IUCN Category II protected area.^[2]

See also

• Protected areas of South Australia