Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves

Overview

Peaks of the Southern Atlantic submarine ridge form the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and Rocas Atoll off the coast of Brazil. They represent a large proportion of the island surface of the South Atlantic and their rich waters are extremely important for the breeding and feeding of tuna, shark, turtle and marine mammals. The islands are home to the largest concentration of tropical seabirds in the Western Atlantic. Baia de Golfinhos has an exceptional population of resident dolphin and at low tide the Rocas Atoll provides a spectacular seascape of lagoons and tidal pools teeming with fish.

Selection Criteria

(vii)(ix)(x)

Components(2 locations)

• •Biological Marine Reserve of Rocas Atoll1000rev-002
• •National Marine Park of Fernando de Noronha1000rev-001

Details

Countries

Brazil

ISO Codes

BR

Area

43,270 ha

Coordinates

-3.8579, -32.4251