Lagoons of New Caledonia

The Lagoons of New Caledonia are a group of six lagoons that contain coral reef ecosystems. The reef has great species diversity with a high level of endemism, and is home to endangered dugongs and an important nesting site for the Green Sea Turtle.

The six designated lagoons are:
- Grand Lagon Sud
- Zone Côtière Ouest
- Zone Côtière Nord-Est
- Grand Lagon Nord
- Atolls d’Entrecasteaux
- Atoll d’Ouvéa et Beautemps-Beaupré

Year	Decision	Comments
2008	Inscribed	Reasons for inscription

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• The Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems
• Country: France
• Year: 2008
• Natural Heritage
  Criteria:  (7) (9) (10)
• Category: Natural landscape, Marine / Coastal
• Connections: Antipodes points . Antipodes points . Biodiversity hotspot . Coral . Dependent territories . Lagoons . Marine sites . Melanesia . Pacific Ocean . Turtles and tortoises .
  
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