Threatened

Illustration of Amaranthus pumilus (Seabeach Amaranth)

An icon target symbol

Illustration of Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)

Illustration of Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay Magnolia)

A marine protected area is a zone designated as a no-fishing or limited fishing or harvest area. This is a resource management practice that may be used when the marine resources are at risk due to human and natural activities such as over-fishing, habitat destruction, invasive species, and/or climate change

The queen conch is an important cultural and economic resource for Caribbean countries, but populations are in decline due primarily to overfishing and poaching