Plats
Key Information
| 4 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 141 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
Boundary: ProtectedSeas (Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data)
1.0
January 2023
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Ändamål
To protect the remaining mangrove forests and create a refuge for estuarine crocodiles and resident and migratory water and shore birds; to protect breeding ground for fish and prawns; to set aside a research area for the conservation of mangroves and wildlife and an environmental education centre.
Species of Concern: estuarine crocodiles, mangrove terrapin, the Burmese roofed turtle, freshwater dolphins, prawns, crabs
Regulations Summary
Restriktioner
The following is prohibited:
a) possession or disposal of toxins, pollutants or mineral wastes;
b) destroying ecosystems or any natural setting;
c) intentionally polluting soil, water or air, damaging a water-course or poisoning water or electrifying water, or using chemical or explosive materials in the water.
According to this assessment the wildlife sanctuary is a no-take area, however enforcement is lacking.
Tillåten
Certain activities may be permitted pursuant to applicable law.