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@2OceansAquarium Marine protected areas play a vital role in conserving vulnerable and important ocean species, habitats and ecosystems, which we all need in one way or another for our survival. #MPADay #LetsTalkMPAs #MPAs

A4: We can definitely see the difference between and MPA and non-MPA. MPA’s, marine life flourishes and endangered species thrive. If Dyer Island becomes and MPA, it would have a massive impact on the declining numbers of our African penguin. #LetstalkMPAs #MPADay

BQ: The simplest tip to protect MPAs is to tell people about MPAs! These “ocean nature reserves” are just as crucial as the on-land ones (if not more so), but are not as visible - so spreading the love is the first step. #LetsTalkMPAs #MPADay

@2OceansAquarium Stick to bag limits when fishing or harvesting and dispose of rubbish responsibly. Lastly, enjoy the extraordinary beauty of our marine protected areas and support organisations doing MPA work. Happy #MPADay #LetsTalkMPAs #MPAs

A6. Learn as much about #MPAS as you can. Understand their importance and join efforts to ensure their survival. marineprotectedareas.org.za #MPADay #LetsTalkMPAs Pic: Keith Luke

Bonus Question: What are your tips for protecting our MPAs? Send us your answers below using "BQ" at the start of your answer. #LetsTalkMPAs #MPADay @2OceansAquarium @FlowComms @MPAsSA1

Question 5: What MPA is on your bucket list to visit? Send us your answers below using "A5" at the start of your answer. #LetsTalkMPAs #MPADay @2OceansAquarium @FlowComms @MPAsSA1

Question 3: South Africa has 42 marine protected areas (MPAs). What is your favourite MPA and why? Send us your answers below with images using "A3" at the start of your answer. #LetsTalkMPAs #MPADay @2OceansAquarium @FlowComms @MPAsSA1

A2: protecting the ocean is a way of safeguarding the planet for future generations 🌍 #letstalkmpas #MPADay @MPAsSA1

Question 2: Why should we protect our oceans? Send us your answers below with images using "A2" at the start of your answer. #LetsTalkMPAs #MPADay @2OceansAquarium @FlowComms @MPAsSA1

Join me at 6pm for a Twitter Chat about all things #MPA - what they are and why they are so important. We will be sharing about #SouthAfrica's 42 #MPAs and why their conservation is so vitally important. See you shortly! #LetsTalkMPAs

Happy #MPAday 2022. The day we have been working so hard for has arrived. A day to share the benefits of Marine Protected Areas to people and nature. Thank you to everyone! Please join our Twitter chat at 6pm and webinar at 7pm. See you later. @OliviaSymcox @taraturk1

A1: It is a place of healing. Whether we talk about the ocean's role in dampening climate change, the refuge it offers for species, or the relaxation and spiritual significance it offers millions of people, there's no doubt the ocean is exceptional. #LetsTalkMPAs #MPADay💙