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Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park was gazetted in 2000 having been identified as an area of high biodiversity value at both a national and international level. The marine park covers approximately 200sqkm of sea and estuary and 400sqkm of land area. The large land area ensures that the 10 villages and 5 sub-villages that have traditionally depended on the marine resources of the park are included within the park. They are an integral part of management decision making and other park activities such as the establishment of sustainable resource regimes and alternative income generating activities. Some of the best diving in Tanzania is found within the marine park and includes spectacular outer reef drop offs,extensive spur and groove formations, channel and patch reefs. Over 400 species of fish have so far been identified and more species of coral (>258) than anywhere else on the East African Coast. Intertidal reef flats teaming with life and the pristine white sands of Ruvula beach complete this tropical paradise. eco2 collects $10 per day(in park) per diver, for the Marine Park, plus$1 from every dive goes to the community fund