PSSA

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.

WHS on Other Lists

Connected Sites

Site Rationale Link
Galapagos Islands
Great Barrier Reef
Malpelo
Papahanaumokuakea
Tubbataha Reefs
Wadden Sea

Suggestions?

Do you know of another WHS we could connect to PSSA?

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A connection should:

  1. Not be "self evident"
  2. Link at least 3 different sites
  3. Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
  4. Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
  5. Be explained, with reference to a source