New Caledonia’s lagoons cover a total surface area of around 24,000 km². It is home to an exceptional diversity of plant and wildlife. The famous lagoons are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They provide fish, coastal protection, and hold vast ecotourism potential.
In 2014, New Caledonia created 1.3 million km2 Natural Park of the Coral Sea (an area greater than twice the size of France). It marked a historic moment in marine conservation and is the first contribution to the Pacific Oceanscape by French overseas territory. Given high values for this area to sustains, an integrated approach to manage this Natural Park is important for the wellbeing of the people.
To see more references about Lagoons of New Caledonia (photos, video, map), visit UNESCO World Heritage Convention site.
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