Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
S 03° 51.138 W 032° 26.544
25M E 561908 N 9574179
Quick Description: Brazilian atoll island off the coast of Brazil. A major ecological tourist location. The island is also a national park. The waymark is taken from the cliff overlooking the Baia de Sancho.
Location: Pernambuco, Brazil
Date Posted: 7/28/2007 7:03:32 PM
Waymark Code: WM1XP2
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Tervas
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Long Description:
"Peaks of the Southern Atlantic submarine ridge form the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and Rocas Atoll off the coast of Brazil. They represent a large proportion of the island surface of the South Atlantic and their rich waters are extremely important for the breeding and feeding of tuna, shark, turtle and marine mammals. The islands are home to the largest concentration of tropical seabirds in the Western Atlantic. Baia de Golfinhos has an exceptional population of resident dolphin and at low tide the Rocas Atoll provides a spectacular seascape of lagoons and tidal pools teeming with fish." (UNESCO)
Type: Natural

Reference number: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1000
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