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Maldives Protected Areas

Bathalaa Region

EBSAs – Ecologically significant marine areas.

About this area

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Very high biodiversity, diverse habitat and standing population of hard and soft corals and associated marine invertebrates and vertebrates. Nest sites for green and hawksbill turtles. Includes known grouper aggregation spawning sites. Gaagandufaruhuraa Island is a roosting site for the Black-Napped, Lesser and Brown Noddy terns.

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Facts

Status
Designated
Total Area
692.00 ha
WDPA ID
555576566
Date of Protection
05 June 2011

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