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Location:
29o21ŽN, 47o51ŽE
Area:
48.45 km2 (Sulaybia Bay) ; Altitude at sea level
Type:
Nature Reserve
Year of establishment:
1979 Open Nature Reserve
Objective:
Ecological Study and Research.
Protection of the flora and fauna (endangered bird species).
Management:
Geographical aspects:
A shallow, relatively well-sheltered bay, part of the
larger Kuwait Bay system, with extensive inter-tidal
mudflats (c.2,250 ha) reportedly the most productive
mudflats in Kuwait. The Bay was badly affected by oil
pollution during Gulf War and was the most heavily polluted
stretch of coastline in the country.
Flora:
Fauna:
Important staging and wintering area for migratory waterfowl,
and at least 70 bird species have been reported, in
addition an important nursery area for economically
valuable shrimps. The crab Cleistostoma kuwaitense is
one of the threatened endemic wildlife.
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