Gifford Marine Park

Gifford Marine Park is an Australian marine park located 700 km (435 mi) east of Brisbane, Queensland.

[1] Part of the Temperate East Marine Park Network, it protects 5,828 km2 (2,250 sq mi) around two flat-topped seamounts, located in the Lord Howe Seamount Chain.

[2][3] One of the two seamounts, Gifford Guyot, gives its name to the park.

[4] The Gifford Marine Park protects the habitat for humpback and sperm whales who may visit the seamounts for feeding, resting and breeding and also for navigation.

[2] The Gifford Marine Park has been designated a Habitat Protection Zone, IUCN Category IV.