Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô

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Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô — Natural World Heritage Site in Guinea-Bissau. The property includes a continuous series of coastal and marine ecosystems, corresponding to the marine and intertidal environments of the best-preserved areas of the Bijagós Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau. The Archipelago is the only active deltaic archipelago on the African Atlantic coast and one of the few in the world. The site is home to a rich biodiversity, including endangered Green and Leatherback turtles, manatees, dolphins, and over 870,000 migratory shorebirds. It features mangroves, mudflats, and intertidal zones vital for marine life, and supports rare plant species, diverse fish populations, and bird colonies. Poilão Island is a globally important nesting site for turtles. Inscribed by UNESCO in 2025. Plan a visit, location and history via the official UNESCO page. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Category

travel · tours

Address

Guinea-Bissau

City

Bissau

Region/State

Africa

Country

Guinea-Bissau

Website

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1431