The marine reserve consists of four sections: three are located in the Khasansky district of Primorsky Krai, the fourth on the Popov Island, in the Pervomaisky district of Vladivostok. Over the reserve are fixed parts of the continental coastal strip, islands and the adjacent water area.

The species composition of animals and plants in the reserve is very diverse, which is associated with a significant variety of living conditions. As a result, there are both warm-water - subtropical and even tropical species, and cold water.

Address: Primorsky Krai, Vladivostok, ul. Palchevsky, 17.