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H A. Baarah Wetland

H A. Baarah Wetland

Haa Alifu

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Formed in the shape of the arabic letter 'ب,' Ha. Baarah, even in its formation, is different to other islands, and has unique environmental characteristics. Covering a large area on the eastern side of the island are 10 different areas of mangroves and wetlands, however, there is indication that these areas were once connected. The total area of the island is 256.7 hectares, of which 39 hectares consist of mangroves. It is said that the mangrove area on this island is one of the places that Boduthakurufaanu travelled to on the Kalhu'ohfummi to flee the Portuguese in the 1570s. Six types of mangroves are observed on this island, and a significant number of Small-Leaved Orange Mangrove (Kan'doo) and Red Mangrove (Ran'doo) are found. This area is home to a number of birds, and Common Greenshank (Chonchon Ilolhi), a very rarely sighted bird, has also been observed in this area. In addition to this, the area of the island where the mangrove meets the sea is a nursery for young turtles, rays, different types of fish and sharks.

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Zones

Ha Baarah Zone 1
Ha Baarah Zone 2

Rules

Please follow these rules during your visit.

Research and Mining for Oil, Gas and Minerals is not allowed in this area
Dumping trash/littering is not allowed in this area.
Land reclamation and dredging is not allowed within this area.
Removing or taking rocks, sand, corals, and coral rubble is not allowed in this area.
Anchoring/ dropping anchor is not allowed in this area.
Urban development and infrastructure.
Pollutant discharge and/ or outfalls
Aquaculture and mariculture
Taking eggs or damaging nests
Introducing any species of living things
Feeding any species of birds or marine life
Catching, taking or killing any species of bird
Touching or abusing protected species in the area
Disruption to natural behaviour of species in the area due to noise pollution