Blue Bay Marine Park

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Blue Bay Marine Park

  • Pays: 
    Maurice
  • Numéro du site: 
    1744
  • Superficie: 
    353 ha
  • Date d’inscription: 
    31-01-2008
  • Coordonnées: 
    20°27'S 57°42'E
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A unique coastal wetland recognized for its exceptional underwater seascape with diverse marine fauna and flora, especially its coral diversity (38 coral species representing 28 genera and 15 families). The presence of mangroves, seagrass meadows, and macro algae contribute to the overall stability of the marine environment and make it a habitat for about 72 fish species and the endangered green turtle, as well as a nursing ground for juvenile marine species. This site adjoins the popular Blue Bay Beach, 5 metres away, which is widely used by the local community for recreational purposes, and tourism is also significant. Threats posed to the coral ecosystem by diving activities are controlled by allowing only certified divers to operate in the area. Management of Marine Protected Areas is ensured by the Fisheries and Marine Regulations of 2001, which makes special provisions for this site. In addition, there is a steering committee for the management of the park drawn from most of the environment-related ministries (Agro-industry, Environment, Tourism, Housing and Lands, etc.), and daily patrols are conducted to enforce the regulations. 

Région administrative: 
Grand Port district

  • Inscription légale nationale: 
    • Marine Protected Areas - Blue Bay Marine Park
  • Date de dernière publication: 
    31-01-2008

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