Dorsal de Nasca National Reserve

Dorsal de Nasca National Reserve
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Location in Peru
Location	Pacific Ocean, offshore from the Ica Region, Peru
Coordinates	16°13′50″S77°26′14″W / 16.23056°S 77.43722°W / -16.23056; -77.43722
Area	62,392.06 km2 (24,089.71 sq mi)
Established	June 5, 2021 (2021-06-05)
Governing body	SERNANP
Website	www.sernanp.gob.pe

The Dorsal de Nasca National Reserve (Spanish : Reserva Nacional Dorsal de Nasca) is a protected area in Peru, officially designated on June 5, 2021, by Supreme Decree No. 008-2021-MINAM. ^[1] Covering an area of 62,392 square kilometers, it is the largest protected area in the country. ^{[2] [3]}

Location

The reserve is located approximately 105 kilometers off the coast of Peru, opposite the Ica Region. It encompasses deep-sea areas reaching depths of more than 3,000 meters and spans a surface of 62,392.06 km².

Marine biodiversity

Within the reserve, 32 commercially significant marine species have been identified. These include bluefin tuna ( Thunnus thynnus ), bonito ( Sarda spp.), mackerel ( Scomber scombrus ), jack mackerel ( Trachurus murphyi ), swordfish ( Xiphias gladius ), and blue shark ( Prionace glauca ).

The surface waters of the reserve are also frequented by migratory species such as Salvin's albatross ( Thalassarche salvini ) and the loggerhead sea turtle ( Caretta caretta ). ^[4]

See also

• List of marine protected areas of Peru

References

1. Supreme Decree No. 008-2021-MINAM
2. "Government officially establishes Dorsal de Nasca National Reserve". Andina. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
3. "Dorsal de Nasca National Reserve". Gob.pe. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
4. "Dorsal de Nasca National Reserve: Learn more about Peru's newest protected area". El Comercio. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2021.

External links

• National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP)