The island of H.Dh Neykurendhoo is formed in such a way that on the majority of its Southeast side are mangroves and wetlands. Although the island is 162 hectares, people only inhabit 31 hectares of it. The mangroves and wetlands cover make up 28.3 hectares. From the 14 types of mangroves we see in Maldives, 6 types of mangroves can be seen in this area. A large number of migrating birds visit this area in the Southeast Monsoon (iruvai moosun). Moreover, this area is also home to different types of crabs and other creatures.