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French Austral Lands and Seas

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The French Austral Lands and Seas is a group of extremely isolated volcanic islands in the sub-Antarctic region.

As one of the largest marine protected areas in the world, it covers the Crozet Archipelago, Kerguelen Islands, Amsterdam and St Paul Islands, and surrounding parts of the Southern Ocean. This true wilderness is known for its marine birds (especially the world’s largest colony of King Penguins) and mammals such as Elephant Seals and Commerson’s Dolphins.

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Official Information
Full Name
French Austral Lands and Seas (ID: 1603)
Country
France
Status
Inscribed 2019 Site history
History of French Austral Lands and Seas
2019: Inscribed
Inscribed
WHS Type
Natural
Criteria
  • vii
  • ix
  • x
Links
UNESCO
whc.unesco.org
All Links
UNESCO.org
Related Resources
  • taaf.fr — Terres australes et antarctiques française
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  • Feb. 16, 2025 rfi.fr — Wildfire on remote French Amsterdam island threatens wildlife and climate research station

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