These areas are designated for snorkeling, diving, catch and release fishing, cast net bait fishing and boating while preserving basic resources. They include the areas of Teague Bay, Smugglers Cove, Cotton Garden Bay, Cramer's Park, and Turner Hole, and the area within 100 feet of the shoreline. Recreational line fishing from shore is permitted within 100 feet of the shoreline. These areas have been established to minimize disturbance to marine life and their habitats to ensure protection and continuation of various marine species.

This area serves to protect primary turtle nesting beaches for Green, Hawksbill and Leatherback turtles. Although protected, these areas do provide opportunities for public use. You can use the beach but cannot have cars, horses or fires on the shore. Additional protection for turtles feeding in the water, on their way to and from the beaches and in the preserve area is provided by a prohibition on the use of gill and trammel nets in this area and possible future speed or other vessel restrictions.  

The No-Take Areas were established to protect spawning, nursery, and residence habitat for various species. Protection and preservation of the habitats and species within this area will help to ensure that these marine resources are available in the future. The no-take areas were identified based upon their status as important habitat, the level of conflicting uses, and the amount of visitor use. Swimming, diving, and boating are allowed in these areas; however, commercial and recreational fishing are prohibited.

These areas comprise most of the park (>80%), encompassing all areas that are not otherwise delineated. Existing territorial restrictions govern the use of these areas; the only marine park restriction is for the removal of coral or live rock in these areas. These areas are intended to assist resource managers in evaluating the effectiveness of park management activities.