Jordan - Marine protected areas
Marine protected areas (% of territorial waters)
Marine protected areas (% of territorial waters) in Jordan was 29.97 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 29.97 in 2010, while its lowest value was 0.00 in 1990.
Definition: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
Source: United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and international agreements.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.00 |
| 1991 | 0.00 |
| 1992 | 0.00 |
| 1993 | 0.00 |
| 1994 | 0.00 |
| 1995 | 0.00 |
| 1996 | 0.00 |
| 1997 | 29.97 |
| 1998 | 29.97 |
| 1999 | 29.97 |
| 2000 | 29.97 |
| 2001 | 29.97 |
| 2002 | 29.97 |
| 2003 | 29.97 |
| 2004 | 29.97 |
| 2005 | 29.97 |
| 2006 | 29.97 |
| 2007 | 29.97 |
| 2008 | 29.97 |
| 2009 | 29.97 |
| 2010 | 29.97 |
Classification
Topic: Environment Indicators
Sub-Topic: Biodiversity & protected areas
