Santuario de Mamíferos Marinos Bancos de La Plata y Navidad
Santuario de Mamíferos Marinos Bancos de La Plata y Navidad is part of the Tentative list of Dominican Republic in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Marine Mammals Sanctuary Bancos de La Plata and Navidad is known for both its colonial shipwrecks and the presence of humpback whales. The sanctuary also protects whales, dolphins, manatees and marine turtles.
Map of Santuario de Mamíferos Marinos Bancos de La Plata y Navidad
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Santuario de Mamíferos Marinos Bancos de La Plata y Navidad
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Added
- 2018
- Type
- Mixed
- Categories
- Human activity - Transport and Trade Wildlife habitat - Fauna
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2018 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Santuario de Mamíferos Marinos Bancos de La Plata y Navidad