PSSA

Connected Sites: 6

WHS with a marine component designated as a PSSA. A Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) is an area of special ecological, socio-economic or scientific importance which may be vulnerable to international shipping. The areas are designated by the International Maritime Organization. See http://pssa.imo.org/#/globe.

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Connected Sites

Wadden Sea
Wadden Sea
Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Inscribed: 2009
3.07
363
11
Malpelo
Malpelo
Colombia
Inscribed: 2006
2.90
3
1
Papahanaumokuakea
Papahanaumokuakea
United States of America
Inscribed: 2010
3.11
8
1
Galapagos Islands
Inscribed: 1978
4.62
141
9
Great Barrier Reef
Inscribed: 1981
4.21
240
8
Tubbataha Reefs
Tubbataha Reefs
Philippines
Inscribed: 1993
3.06
14
5