Aqaba Marine Reserve

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Aqaba Marine Reserve is part of the Tentative list of Jordan in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

The Aqaba Marine Reserve is a protected zone in the Red Sea, known for its extensive coral reef system. The area has unique marine biodiversity, including high fish diversity and the occurrence of four species of sea turtles. It is also an Important Bird Area because of migrating birds.

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Full Name
Aqaba Marine Reserve
Country
Jordan
Added
2023
Type
Natural
Categories
Natural landscape - Marine and Coastal
Link
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2023 Added to Tentative List

Unesco Website: Aqaba Marine Reserve

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Aqaba Marine Reserve (T)
WHS 1997-2023