Statements (59)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
estuary
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gptkbp:flowsInto |
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
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gptkbp:hasArea |
approximately 320 square kilometers
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
St. Lucia Estuary
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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
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gptkbp:isProtectedBy |
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
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gptkbp:isSubjectTo |
conservation efforts
environmental regulations tourism impacts |
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy |
coastal vegetation
sand dunes nature reserves wildlife habitats |
gptkbp:isThreatenedBy |
climate change
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gptkbp:isUsedFor |
recreational activities
ecotourism |
gptkbp:isVisitedBy |
tourists
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gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:South_Africa
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gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:iSimangaliso_Wetland_Park
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gptkbp:supports |
fishing activities
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