Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
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Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument is a protected marine area in the U.S. Virgin Islands known for its extensive coral reef ecosystems, diverse marine life, and important role in Caribbean conservation.
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
marine protected area
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national monument → protected area of the United States → |
| country |
United States of America
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| designation |
U.S. National Monument
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| establishedBy |
Presidential proclamation
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| hasClimate |
tropical climate
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| hasConservationRole |
Caribbean coral reef conservation
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protection of nursery habitats → protection of spawning grounds → |
| hasEcosystemType |
barrier reef
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coral reef → fringing reef → lagoon → mangrove habitat → seagrass bed → |
| hasFauna |
marine invertebrates
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rays → reef fish → sea turtles → sharks → |
| hasFeature |
marine lagoons
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shallow coral reefs → submerged reefs → underwater canyons → |
| hasFlora |
corals
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mangroves → seagrasses → |
| locatedIn |
Caribbean Sea
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United States Virgin Islands → tropical marine environment → |
| locatedInOrNear |
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
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| managingAgency |
U.S. National Park Service
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| partOf |
U.S. Caribbean conservation network
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| protects |
coral reef ecosystems
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endangered marine species → mangrove shorelines → marine biodiversity → reef fish populations → sea turtles → seagrass meadows → |
| purpose |
conservation of coral reef ecosystems
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protection of biodiversity → protection of marine habitats → support of scientific research → |
| threatenedBy |
climate change
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coral bleaching → hurricanes → ocean warming → |
| usedFor |
environmental education
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scientific research → |
Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Saint John
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hasProtectedArea |
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U.S. Virgin Islands
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nationalMonument |
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St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
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protectedBy |