Situated in the center of the Western Pacific Ocean, the South Muntjac Island Marine Preserve enjoys favorable natural conditions and abundant resources of marine organisms, especially algae and shellfishes. It is a state-Level marine preserve which was established on 30 September.1990 with the approval of the State Council. The preserve is located between 27．24'30'' and 27．30'00'' north latitude and 120．56'30''and 121．08'30'' east longitude, covering an area of 196km2. The main objective of the preserve is to protect shellfishes and algae and marine ecology. 403 varieties of shellfishes and 174 algae have been identified, which are newly---discovered. The disconnected distribution of the shellfishes and algae inside the preserve is of zonal and regional phenomenon existing between tropical and the two zones. Therefore, the preserve has an important value not only for the academic study of marine ecology but also for the protection of the species of marine shellfishes and algae.

　　The establishment of the natural preserve has a boundless beneficence and it is a great service to our offsprings. All the sections of the people are expected to do their bit to help build this preserve and accelerate the development of marine science and economy.

By the Marine Administrative of Zhejiang Province
December 1991