Maria Islands Nature Reserve

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Maria Islands Nature Reserve is a protected offshore wildlife sanctuary in Saint Lucia, renowned for its rare endemic species and important nesting sites for seabirds and turtles.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf nature reserve
protected area
wildlife sanctuary
access boat only
conservationFocus endemic reptiles
marine turtles
seabirds
country Saint Lucia
designation nature reserve
establishedFor protection of endemic species
protection of nesting seabirds
protection of nesting turtles
governingBody Saint Lucia National Trust
habitat coastal ecosystem
dry forest
marine ecosystem
hasEndemicSpecies Saint Lucia ground lizard
Saint Lucia racer snake
Saint Lucia whiptail lizard
hasFeature coastal cliffs
rocky shorelines
sandy beaches
hasPart Maria Major Island NERFINISHED
Maria Minor Island NERFINISHED
importantFor biodiversity conservation
environmental education
scientific research
islandGroup Maria Islands
knownFor rare endemic species
sea turtle nesting sites
seabird nesting sites
locatedIn Caribbean Sea
southern Saint Lucia
locatedOffCoastOf Saint Lucia
mainThreats human disturbance
invasive species
marineProtection nearshore waters
nearbyCity Vieux Fort
partOf protected areas of Saint Lucia
protectionStatus protected area
region Lesser Antilles
regulates landing sites
visitor numbers
tourism guided visits only

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Saint Lucia National Trust manages Maria Islands Nature Reserve