Marine protected areas are
A)the primary regions of commercial aquaculture.
B)successful and have proven vital to the recovery of many overfished regions.
C)primarily breeding regions where whales and dolphins rear their young.
D)temporary zones that shelter feeding activities of marine organisms for part of a year.

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Marine protected areas have been successful in allowing overfished regions to recover. They restrict fishing and other human activities that can harm vulnerable marine species and their habitats. While some marine protected areas may also serve as breeding or feeding zones, their primary purpose is conservation and management of marine resources. They are generally permanent and cover a wide range of marine habitats. Commercial aquaculture primarily takes place in designated areas and does not fall under the category of marine protected areas.

Marine Protected Areas Are