Protected areas of Tuvalu

The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Tuvalu, consists of 749,790 km2 (289,500 sq mi) of sea.

No parts of the land or EEZ of Tuvalu has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

[2] The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) identifies the following MPAs and LMMAs in Tuvalu:[3] The rising population on Funafuti resulted in an increased demand on fish stocks in Funafuti lagoon (Te Namo).

The marine environment of the conservation area includes reef, lagoon, channel and ocean; and are home to many species of fish, corals, algae and invertebrates.

[7][6] A 2007 survey established that fish populations had increased as a result of the Funafuti Conservation Area.