Great Chagos Bank - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Chagos Bank, in the Chagos Archipelago, about 500 km (310 mi) south of Maldives, is the largest atoll structure in the world, with a total area of 12,642 km 2 (4,881 sq mi). [1] The atoll is administered by the United Kingdom through the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
Chagos Archipelago - Wikipedia
WEBThe Chagos contain the world's largest coral atoll, The Great Chagos Bank, which supports half the total area of good quality reefs in the Indian Ocean. As a result, the ecosystems of the Chagos have so far proven resilient to …
Chagos Marine Protected Area - Wikipedia
WEBThe Chagos marine reserve protects the world's largest coral atoll (the Great Chagos Bank) and has one of the healthiest reef systems in the cleanest waters of the world, supporting nearly half the area of good quality reefs in the Indian Ocean. [13]
The Largest Atolls In The World - WorldAtlas
WEBJan 29, 2018 · The Great Chagos Bank is the largest atoll in the world, taking up a massive area of 12,642 square kilometers (4,881 square miles). Most of this atoll is located underwater, with the exception of a few small islets which have been designated as strict nature reserves by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) since 1998.
Great Chagos Bank - Wikiwand
WEBThe Great Chagos Bank, in the Chagos Archipelago, about 500 km (310 mi) south of Maldives, is the largest atoll structure in the world, with a total area of 12,642 km 2 (4,881 sq mi). [1] The atoll is administered by the United Kingdom through the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
8 Captivating Facts About Great Chagos Bank
WEBMay 23, 2024 · The Great Chagos Bank is one of the largest and most mysterious coral atolls in the world. Spanning over 12,000 square kilometers in the Indian Ocean, this natural wonder is teeming with marine life and breathtaking coral reefs. Remote and Isolated: A Pristine Ecosystem.
Chagos Information Portal
WEBThe Chagos Archipelago consists of five atolls, including The Great Chagos Bank - the largest atoll in the world. Its unique habitats include 66,000 km2 of shallow reefs and it remains home to at least 300 types of coral. About Chagos. About the Chagos Archipelago.
History - United States Navy
WEBThe island of Diego Garcia is the largest of the Chagos Islands located on a large shoal area known as the Great Chagos Bank. Diego Garcia was discovered by Portuguese …
WEBthe reefs of the Chagos Archipelago in order to map and characterize the shallow marine habitats, and assess the status of the coral reefs and reef species. The GRE surveyed coral reefs around the atolls of Great . Chagos Bank, Peros Banhos, Salomon Islands, and . Egmont as well as the submerged atolls of Blenheim Reef, Victory Bank, and ...
The Chagos Archipelago | Chagos Conservation Trust
WEBWhy is the Chagos Archipelago so important? Because many different forms of life call it home, from the coral reefs to the various species that live on more than 55 islands. It consists of five atolls, including The Great Chagos Bank - the largest atoll in the world.