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The
U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity
The CBD Clearing-House
Mechanism
The Bahamas CBD Country Reports
National Biodiversity Policies & Legislation
Bahamas
Species
National Parks and Protected Areas
Biodiversity Data Management Partners
Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network
The Bahamas Environment, Science &
Technology Commission
Bahamas
Ecosystems |
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Coral
Reefs
Photo source: Brian Lynch
These protect
low-lying coast-lines from wave action, provide habitat for numerous
fish species and for other sea creatures, and have aesthetic value
for residents and tourists. They are the most diverse ecosystems
in The Bahamas.
Reef
Regions |
Square kilometres |
| Little Bahama Bank |
323 |
| Bimini Islands |
90 |
| Berry Islands and Andros Island |
182 |
| New Providence Island |
30 |
| Eleuthera and Cat Island |
200 |
| San Salvador, Rum Cay and Conception
Island |
132 |
| Exuma Cays and Ragged Island |
386 |
| Samana Cays |
50 |
| Plana Cays |
31 |
| Mayaguana Island |
72 |
| Inagua Island |
164 |
| Hogsty Reef |
23 |
| Cay Sal Bank |
153 |
| Crooked and Acklins Islands |
151 |
Total
Reef Area |
1987 |
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Source: Data adapted from Linton, et.al, 2002
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