Rapa Nui Multiple Use Marine Coastal Protected Area

Editor’s note: This map was updated in August 29, 2023 to reflect the updated name of the Rapa Nui Multiple Use Marine Coastal Protected Area.

Easter Island, a territory of Chile that lies some 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) west of that country’s coast, is world famous for its Moai statues, which are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Now the treasures off the shores of this remote island are safeguarded as well with the creation of the Rapa Nui Marine Protected Area (MPA) in 2018. The surrounding waters, which contain unique biodiversity, feed the local Rapa Nui people and help them continue centuries-old cultural traditions.