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Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves
The peaks of the South Atlantic Undersea Ridge form the Fernando de Noronha and Rocas Atolls off the coast of Brazil. They occupy a large part of the island surface of the South Atlantic Ocean and their rich waters are extremely important for the breeding and feeding of tuna, sharks, turtles and marine mammals. The islands are home to the largest concentration of tropical seabirds in the western Atlantic. Baia de Golfinhos has an amazing population of dolphins and at low tide Rocas Atoll presents a spectacular seascape with lagoons and tidal pools teeming with fish.
Archipiélago de Revillagigedo
Located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, this archipelago consists of four remote islands and their surrounding waters: San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida and Clarion. The archipelago is part of an underwater mountain range, with the four islands representing volcanic peaks above sea level. The islands provide important habitat for a variety of wildlife, especially seabirds. The surrounding waters are home to large pelagic species such as manta rays, whales, dolphins and sharks.
Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
This nature reserve is part of the Corsica Regional Natural Park and is located on the Scandola peninsula, an impressive porphyry rock formation. The vegetation here is typical of the scrubland. Gulls, cormorants and sea eagles live here. The clear waters, small islands and inaccessible caves support a rich marine life.