Chalk Sound National Park
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Chalk Sound National Park is a protected coastal lagoon area in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, renowned for its striking turquoise waters, small limestone islands, and rich marine life.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Chalk Sound National Park canonical | 2 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
lagoon
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national park ⓘ protected area ⓘ |
| access | by road from central Providenciales ⓘ |
| adjacentTo |
residential areas of Chalk Sound
ⓘ
southwestern coast of Providenciales ⓘ |
| country | Turks and Caicos Islands ⓘ |
| formationCause | shallow depth and white limestone bottom causing vivid color ⓘ |
| governedBy | Department of Environment and Coastal Resources of Turks and Caicos Islands NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasEcosystemType |
coastal lagoon ecosystem
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marine ecosystem ⓘ wetland ecosystem ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
cays
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mangroves ⓘ rocky shoreline ⓘ seagrass beds ⓘ shallow lagoon ⓘ small limestone islands ⓘ turquoise waters ⓘ |
| hasRegulation |
no motorized water sports in much of the lagoon
ⓘ
restrictions on development ⓘ restrictions on fishing ⓘ |
| hasWildlife |
fish
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marine invertebrates ⓘ rays ⓘ sea turtles ⓘ seabirds ⓘ small sharks ⓘ wading birds ⓘ |
| knownFor |
birdwatching
ⓘ
kayaking ⓘ marine life viewing ⓘ paddleboarding ⓘ photography opportunities ⓘ scenic beauty ⓘ striking turquoise water color ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Caribbean Sea NERFINISHED ⓘ Chalk Sound area NERFINISHED ⓘ Providenciales NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Turks and Caicos national parks system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protectedFor |
biodiversity conservation
ⓘ
habitat protection ⓘ marine conservation ⓘ |
| tourismActivity |
eco-tourism
ⓘ
guided boat tours ⓘ non-motorized water sports ⓘ |
| waterColor | bright turquoise ⓘ |
| waterType | brackish ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.