26 October 2009
World Heritage site: Malpelo Island
Posted by Cecilia under: Nature .
Malpelo Island is located about 314 miles off the coast of Columbia. What made this site worthy of listing as a World Heritage site is its large aggregations of marine biodiversity.
This vast marine park that encompasses Malpelo Island and its surrounding marine environment is the habitat for internationally threatened marine species.
These deep waters support important populations of large predators such as the extremely rare short-nosed ragged-toothed shark. The park allows for an undisturbed environment where species maintain natural behavioral patterns.
As a destination for world-class diving expeditions it’s essential to keep the marine biodiversity of Malpelo Island well-protected and preserved.
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26 October 2009 at 1:16 am.
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