Fakarava UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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Fakarava UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is a renowned protected atoll in French Polynesia celebrated for its exceptional marine biodiversity, pristine coral reefs, and traditional Polynesian culture.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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atoll ⓘ marine protected area ⓘ |
| administeredBy | French Polynesia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| biogeographicRealm | Tropical Pacific ⓘ |
| conservationFocus |
marine biodiversity conservation
ⓘ
protection of coral reefs ⓘ sustainable use of lagoon resources ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| culturalAspect |
customary marine tenure practices
ⓘ
preservation of Polynesian traditions ⓘ |
| designation | UNESCO Biosphere Reserve NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designationYear | 2006 ⓘ |
| ecosystemType |
coral reef ecosystem
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lagoon ecosystem ⓘ tropical marine ecosystem ⓘ |
| governanceType | co‑management with local communities ⓘ |
| hasBufferZone | Fakarava Atoll buffer zone NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCoreArea | Fakarava Atoll core zone NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasHabitat |
coral reef habitat
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reef pass habitats ⓘ seagrass and lagoon habitats ⓘ |
| hasTransitionArea | Fakarava Atoll transition zone NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includes |
Fakarava Atoll
NERFINISHED
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coral reef ecosystems ⓘ motu (coral islets) ⓘ surrounding lagoon ecosystems ⓘ |
| knownFor |
exceptional marine biodiversity
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pristine coral reefs ⓘ relatively intact reef systems ⓘ shark aggregations ⓘ traditional Polynesian culture ⓘ world‑class scuba diving ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
French Polynesia
NERFINISHED
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Pacific Ocean ⓘ Tuamotu Archipelago NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managementObjective |
balance conservation and local livelihoods
ⓘ
maintain ecological integrity of reefs and lagoon ⓘ |
| partOf | Network of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the Pacific NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Oceania ⓘ |
| supportsActivity |
artisanal fishing
ⓘ
scientific research ⓘ sustainable tourism ⓘ |
| threat |
climate change
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coral bleaching ⓘ overfishing risk ⓘ |
| UNESCOProgramme | Man and the Biosphere Programme NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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