Guano Islands, Islets, and Capes National Reserve System

Guano Islands, Islets, and Capes National Reserve System
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Sea lions at the Ballestas Islands
Map
LocationPeruvian coast
Area140,833.47 ha (543.7611 sq mi)
Governing bodySERNANP

The Guano Islands, Islets, and Capes National Reserve System[1] (Spanish: Reserva Nacional Sistema de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras; RNSIIPG)[2] is a protected area of the Peruvian State that includes 22 islands, islets and groups of islands as well as 11 points along the Peruvian coast from Piura to Tacna. It has a discontinuous area of 140,833.47 hectares.[2]

The idea of its formation is to protect populations of birds and other marine species, and promote the sustainable management of natural resources (guano, fish and marine invertebrates), and scientific research and environmental education.[2]

Jurisdiction

From north to south it includes:[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Guano Islands, Islets, and Capes National Reserve System form Peru (RNSIIPG)". UNESCO.
  2. ^ a b c "Reserva Nacional Sistema de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras". Gob.pe. 2019-01-01.