The World’s largest Marine Protected Area has been created in French New Caledonia. First announced in August 2012, the strategic analysis has been finally concluded and led to the formal adoption of a marine protected area covering nearly 1.3 million square kilometers. For more information see the French Agence des aires marines protégées, and its press release.

Perimeter of the Coral Sea natural park in French New Caledonia. © Agence des aires marines protégées