states: [mauritania]
category: natural
year: 1989
location: Nouadhibou and Azefal
region: Arab States
latitude/longitude: 20.2347200000, -16.1088900000
Fringing the Atlantic coast, the park comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal waters. The contrast between the harsh desert environment and the biodiversity of the marine zone has resulted in a land- and seascape of outstanding natural significance. A wide variety of migrating birds spend the winter there. Several species of sea turtle and dolphin, used by the fishermen to attract shoals of fish, can also be found.
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