Coelacanth National Park
Coelacanth National Park (French: Parc National Coelacanth) is a national park off the main island of the Comoros.[1] The park is made up a seascape home to coelacanths and a coral reef which attracts whales and dolphins.[2] Its creation was announced in 2016 as part of a government effort to protect 25% of the Comoros by 2021.[3]
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Location | Grande Comore, Comoros |
Area | 9,276 ha (35.81 sq mi) |
Designation | 2010 National Park |
Operator | The Comoros National Parks Agency |
References
- "Protected Planet | Comoros". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- "Islands of the Moon: Building a network of marine and coastal protected areas in Comoros". Global Environment Facility. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- "Comoros: Towards a Network of Marine Protection | Nairobi Convention". www.unep.org. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
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