Réserve Naturelle du Lac de Réghaïa

To protect this lake and marsh at the estuary of the Réghaïa wadi (river), the mouth of which has been blocked by a sand ridge. 600 metres inland, an artificial barrier keeps water permanently in the marshes, sustaining its reeds and rushes. It is important for migratory birds arriving from the Mediterranean Sea and from the Sahara Desert. In spite of its declining size, the lake maintains a wealth and diversity of rare nesting birds as well as wintering migrants.

Species of Concern: ferruginous duck, marbled teal, white-headed duck

Restrictions

In the first 50 meters of the marine area, the following applies:
- Prohibition of all forms of fishing and spearfishing;
- Prohibition of the harvesting of marine animals and plants;
- Ban on the harvesting of eggs and chicks;
- Prohibition of collecting rocks and collecting land animals and plants;
- Ban on the introduction of allochthonous species;
- Prohibition of any aquaculture development and any other type of development;
- Prohibition of any polluting discharge and any other type of discharge degrading the quality of the environment;
- Prohibition of anything that could threaten the integrity of the environment and the communities;
- Prohibition of any harvest of animal or plant, marine and terrestrial species for the purpose of reintroduction or transplantation elsewhere;
- Strictly controlled access;
- Mooring strictly prohibited except in cases of major risk;
- Boat speed is limited to three (03) knots;
- Prohibition of all sports activities.

Additional restrictions may apply in the individual subzones of this area.

Allowed

Special exemptions (authorizations) are granted for scientific research.