Lampi Island Marine National Park
Lampi Island Marine National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Riverine habitat in Lanbi Island | |
Location within Burma | |
Location | Burma |
Nearest city | Tanintharyi Township |
Coordinates | 10°50′00″N 98°15′00″E / 10.83333°N 98.25000°ECoordinates: 10°50′00″N 98°15′00″E / 10.83333°N 98.25000°E |
Area | 205 km² |
Established | 1996 |
Governing body | Burma Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division |
The Lampi Island Marine National Park is a demarcated marine national park located in Lanbi Island, Mergui Archipelago, Burma. It is governed by the Burma Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division and the level of protection is total. The altitudes within the park range from sea level to 455 m.
The main purposes of the reserve are habitat conservation of both marine and island resources. The typical habitats are coral reefs, tropical evergreen forest and mangroves. There are also beach and dune habitats, as well as sea grass beds which feed the dugongs.[1]
References
Official Lampi Marine National park Website
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