Scandola Nature Reserve
E96270
Scandola Nature Reserve is a UNESCO-listed marine and terrestrial protected area on Corsica’s rugged western coast, renowned for its dramatic red cliffs, rich biodiversity, and pristine Mediterranean waters.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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marine protected area → nature reserve → terrestrial protected area → |
| accessRestriction |
limited access by boat
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no anchoring in core zones → regulated diving → |
| climate |
Mediterranean climate
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| conservationObjective |
preservation of coastal landscapes
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protection of marine biodiversity → protection of seabird nesting sites → |
| country |
France
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| governedBy |
French environmental law
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| hasColorCharacteristic |
red rock cliffs
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| hasEcosystemType |
marine ecosystem
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terrestrial ecosystem → |
| hasFauna |
coastal fish species
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marine invertebrates → seabirds → |
| hasFlora |
Mediterranean maquis shrubland
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| hasGeologicalOrigin |
volcanic origin
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| knownFor |
dramatic red cliffs
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marine biodiversity → pristine Mediterranean waters → seabird colonies → volcanic rock formations → |
| locatedIn |
Corsica
NERFINISHED
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| locatedInBodyOfWater |
Mediterranean Sea
NERFINISHED
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| locatedInRegion |
Haute-Corse department
NERFINISHED
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| locatedNear |
Gulf of Girolata
NERFINISHED
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Gulf of Porto NERFINISHED → |
| locatedOnCoastOf |
western coast of Corsica
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| partOf |
Gulf of Porto region
NERFINISHED
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Mediterranean Basin biodiversity hotspot NERFINISHED → regional network of protected areas in Corsica → |
| protectionStatus |
strict nature reserve
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| recognizedBy |
UNESCO
NERFINISHED
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| terrainFeature |
rugged coastline
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sea caves → steep cliffs → |
| tourismActivity |
boat excursions
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landscape photography → wildlife observation → |
| tourismType |
eco-tourism
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| UNESCOListingReason |
outstanding natural beauty
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rich biodiversity → well-preserved marine ecosystems → |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCategory |
Natural site
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Corse-du-Sud
→
Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve → |
contains |
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Corsica
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protectedArea |