Banc d’Arguin National Park

The Banc d’Arguin National Park is located along the Atlantic coast of Mauritania. This park is a significant conservation area, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1989. It is particularly important for its diverse bird populations, hosting a large variety of migratory birds. The park also protects other wildlife, though populations of larger animals have been reduced by hunting, leading to conservation measures being implemented. The coastal reefs, known as the Arguin Banks, are also noted as major fishing grounds.12