St. Lucia Estuary

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf estuary
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:hasArea approximately 320 square kilometers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label St. Lucia Estuary
gptkbp:isA wetland ecosystem
important ecological site
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy brackish water
rich_biodiversity
gptkbp:isConnectedTo gptkb:Lake_St._Lucia
wetlands
local communities
river systems
coastal waters
Umfolozi River
gptkbp:isHomeTo aquatic plants
marine life
crocodiles
endangered species
various species of birds
migratory birds
fish species
invertebrate species
reptile species
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy tides
human activities
seasonal changes
gptkbp:isKnownFor educational programs
scenic beauty
wildlife photography
fishing spots
mangrove forests
fishing communities
kayaking opportunities
hippopotamus population
gptkbp:isMonitoredBy environmental organizations
gptkbp:isPartOf cultural heritage
local economy
local culture
marine protected area
regional ecosystem
Biosphere_Reserve
Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park
wetland conservation initiatives
gptkbp:isPopularFor birdwatching
gptkbp:isProtectedBy UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:isSubjectTo conservation efforts
environmental regulations
tourism impacts
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy coastal vegetation
sand dunes
nature reserves
wildlife habitats
gptkbp:isThreatenedBy climate change
gptkbp:isUsedFor recreational activities
ecotourism
gptkbp:isVisitedBy tourists
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:iSimangaliso_Wetland_Park
gptkbp:supports fishing activities