File:Aire Marine Protégée (AMP) de Joal-Fadiouth 44.jpg

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This photograph was taken at the Joal-Fadiouth Marine Protected Area (MPA)

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Français : Cette photographie a été prise dans l’Aire Marine Protégée (AMP) de Joal-Fadiouth, un site remarquable situé à environ 130 kilomètres de Dakar, la capitale du Sénégal. L'AMP de Joal-Fadiouth s'étend sur une vaste superficie de 174 kilomètres carrés, englobant une diversité d'écosystèmes marins et côtiers.

Le lagon de cette aire protégée est notable pour ses zones humides, qui jouent un rôle essentiel dans la préservation de la biodiversité aquatique. On y trouve des espèces protégées telles que les tortues marines et de vastes forêts de mangroves. Ces mangroves sont cruciales non seulement pour la faune locale, en offrant des habitats et des zones de reproduction à de nombreuses espèces de poissons et d’oiseaux, mais aussi pour la protection des côtes. Les racines des mangroves stabilisent le sol et atténuent l’impact des vagues, aidant ainsi à protéger les côtes contre l'érosion et les tempêtes. Cela rend les communautés côtières plus résilientes face aux effets du changement climatique.

L'Aire Marine Protégée de Joal-Fadiouth est un exemple parfait de la coexistence harmonieuse entre la conservation de la nature et les activités humaines, apportant des bénéfices écologiques et économiques. Les communautés locales dépendent de ces ressources marines pour leur subsistance, et la gestion durable de cette aire protégée garantit que ces ressources précieuses continueront de prospérer pour les générations à venir.
English: This photograph was taken at the Joal-Fadiouth Marine Protected Area (MPA), a remarkable site located approximately 130 kilometers from Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. The Joal-Fadiouth MPA spans a substantial area of 174 square kilometers, featuring a variety of marine and coastal ecosystems.

The lagoon within this protected area is notable for its wetlands, which play an essential role in preserving aquatic biodiversity. The area is home to protected species such as marine turtles and extensive mangrove forests. These mangroves are crucial not only for local wildlife, providing habitats and breeding grounds for numerous fish and bird species, but also for coastal protection. The mangrove roots stabilize the soil and mitigate the impact of waves, helping to shield the coastlines from erosion and storms. This makes coastal communities more resilient to the effects of climate change.

The Joal-Fadiouth Marine Protected Area exemplifies the harmonious coexistence of nature conservation and human activity, delivering both ecological and economic benefits. The local communities rely on these marine resources for their livelihoods, and the sustainable management of this protected area ensures that these valuable resources will continue to flourish for generations to come.
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Camera location14° 09′ 21.62″ N, 16° 49′ 32.36″ W  Heading=65.29052734375° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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