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BBR-TA6X-G2Q6 · Evidence reviewed and adjudicated
The only coral island of Bangladesh
A small island in the Bay of Bengal with coral communities, declared an ecologically critical area.
Record holderSaint Martin's Island
Date achieved1 January 2010
Official statement
Saint Martin's Island, about 9 km south of the Teknaf peninsula, is the only coral island in Bangladesh. Its fringing coral communities and turtle-nesting beaches led to its designation as an Ecologically Critical Area.
Criteria met
- 01Check official records confirming sole coral island status.
- 02Verify location using geographic records.
- 03Check the Ecologically Critical Area declaration.
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