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==Oosterschelde National Park==
[[File:NP-OosterscheldeKaart.jpg|thumb|right|The Oosterschelde National Park]]
[[File: Sepia officinalis Zeelandbrug.jpg|thumb|right|''[[Sepia officinalis]]'']]
{{Main|Oosterschelde National Park}}

Since May 8, 2002, the entire Oosterschelde has been designated as a [[national park]]. Its boundaries are the dikes of [[Schouwen-Duiveland]], [[Tholen]], [[Sint Philipsland (island)|Sint Philipsland]], [[Noord-Beveland]], [[Zuid-Beveland]], and the dams of the [[Delta Works]]. Having an area of {{convert|370|km2|sqmi}}, it is the largest national park in the Netherlands. Total shore length is {{convert|125|km|mi}}.

The park consists primarily of the salt waters of the Oosterschelde, but also includes some mud flats, meadows and shoals. Because of the large variety of sea life, including unique regional species, the park is popular with [[scuba diving|scuba divers]]. Other activities include sailing, fishing, cycling and bird watching.