Cu Lao Cham Marine Park
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Cu Lao Cham Marine Park also known as Cham Islands Biosphere Reserve is part of the eight islets of the Chàm Islands, located in the South China Sea under the administration of Tân Hiệp Commune and Hội An town, in Quảng Nam Province, Vietnam. The terrestrial and coastal ecosystems of the islands have been recognized as a global Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO on 26 May 2009 under its 'Man and the Biosphere Programme' for its rich biodiversity value.[1][2] The eco system also includes the ancient Hội An, which is 20 kilometres (12 mi) away from the islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2][3][4] [5][6]
Cu Lao Cham Marine Park Cu Lao Cham Biosphere Reserve Cham Islands Marine Park | |
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Nearest city | Hội An |
Coordinates | 15°57′02″N 108°40′55″E |
Area | 50 km2 |
Established | 2009 [1] |
The Biosphere reserve area covers 5,000 hectares (12,000 acres) including 165 hectares (410 acres) of coral reefs and 500 hectares (1,200 acres) of underwater plant life. 947 aquatic species have also been identified in the biosphere.[6]