Fakarava
French Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago
Fakarava
LocationFrench Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago
RegionTuamotu Archipelago
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates-16.3000°, -145.6330°
Established1977
Area19867
Nearest CityRotoava (on atoll)
About Fakarava
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve spanning seven Tuamotu atolls (Fakarava, Aratika, Kauehi, Niau, Raraka, Taiaro, and Toau), protecting pristine coral reefs, dense shark and fish aggregations at the passes, rare endemic birds, and traditional pearl-farming communities.
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