Bou Areg Lagoon

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Bou Areg Lagoon is a coastal lagoon in northeastern Morocco known for its rich biodiversity and importance as a habitat for migratory birds.

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Bou Areg Lagoon canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastal lagoon
lagoon
borderedBy Mediterranean coastline of Morocco
climateZone Mediterranean climate
connectedTo Mediterranean Sea via inlets
continent Africa
country Morocco
ecosystemType coastal wetland
hasAlternativeName Lagune de Bou Areg NERFINISHED
Lagune de Nador NERFINISHED
Mar Chica NERFINISHED
hasConservationValue high
hasEcologicalRole breeding site for waterbirds
feeding area for migratory birds
stopover site on bird migration routes
hasEconomicImportance local fisheries
local tourism
hasFeature sandbar separating lagoon from open sea
shallow depth
hasHabitatType mudflats
salt marshes
sand dunes
shallow marine waters
isPartOfFlyway East Atlantic Flyway NERFINISHED
knownFor habitat for migratory birds
important bird area
rich biodiversity
locatedIn northeastern Morocco
locatedInRegion Oriental region
locatedNear Nador NERFINISHED
locatedOn Mediterranean Sea
locatedOnCoastOf northern Morocco
nearbyCity Nador NERFINISHED
partOf Mediterranean coastal wetlands
supportsSpeciesGroup fish
marine invertebrates
migratory waterbirds
seabirds
waders
threatenedBy habitat degradation
pollution
urban development
usedFor aquaculture
fishing
tourism
waterType brackish water

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Nador locatedOnBodyOfWater Bou Areg Lagoon