the Yucatán Peninsula Biosphere Reserve

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Nature_Reserve
gptkbp:area approximately 1,800,000 hectares
gptkbp:contains protected areas
diverse ecosystems
endangered species
gptkbp:established 1988
gptkbp:features cenotes
gptkbp:homeTo various species of fauna
various species of flora
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Yucatán Peninsula Biosphere Reserve
gptkbp:includes savannas
tropical forests
coastal wetlands
mangroves
Mayan_archaeological_sites
gptkbp:isAdjacentTo gptkb:Río_Lagartos_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkb:Sian_Ka'an_Biosphere_Reserve
Cozumel Island
gptkbp:isDesignedFor a protected area
gptkbp:isHomeTo various bird species
sea turtles
jaguars
manatees
tapirs
gptkbp:isKnownFor ecotourism
archaeological tourism
cenote diving
gptkbp:isManagedBy gptkb:government_of_Mexico
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Mesoamerican_Biological_Corridor
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
IUCN
gptkbp:isSupportedBy various NGOs
gptkbp:isVulnerableTo climate change
pollution
deforestation
invasive species
tourism pressure
gptkbp:location gptkb:Yucatán_Peninsula
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:National_Commission_of_Natural_Protected_Areas
gptkbp:promotes biodiversity conservation
environmental education
gptkbp:receives international recognition
gptkbp:supports sustainable tourism
local communities
scientific research
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Playa_del_Carmen
gptkb:Mérida
Cancún
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes