Etang des Salines

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Etang des Salines

  • Pays: 
    France (outre-mer)
  • Numéro du site: 
    1830
  • Superficie: 
    207 ha
  • Date d’inscription: 
    15-09-2008
  • Coordonnées: 
    14°25'N 60°49'W
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Etang des Salines. 15/09/08; Martinique; 207 ha; 14°25'N 060°50'W. A coastal lagoon in the south of Martinique located in the Lesser Antilles archipelago at the limit of the Saint Lucia Channel. The waters getting into the lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea create special ecological characteristics which favor diversified and rich aquatic populations. The site is the last stop for many birds coming from North America before crossing the Saint Lucia Channel. Mangroves provide feeding ground for many invertebrates and other marine species. The area used to play an important role for the local livelihood thanks to its salt production and exploitation between the 18th and 20th centuries, hence the name of the lagoon. Beyond several threats related to pesticide and pollutants run-off, the tourism-related developments are becoming a problem in the area as the site includes one of the most popular beaches in Martinique with more than two million visitors a year. Ramsar site no. 1830. Most recent RIS information: 2008.

Région administrative: 
Archipelago of petit Antilles

  • Inscription légale nationale: 
    • Conservatoire du Littoral
  • Date de dernière publication: 
    15-09-2008

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