Juan Fernández Islands Marine Park

national park, Chile

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The Juan Fernández Islands are a small cluster of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, located about 400 miles (650 km) west of Chile. They consist of Isla Robinson Crusoe, Isla Alejandro Selkirk, and the islet Isla Santa Clara. These volcanic islands are known for their unique ecosystems.

In 2018, the Chilean government established the Juan Fernández Islands Marine Park, a protected area covering over 100,000 square miles (almost 260,000 square km) of ocean surrounding the islands. This marine park aims to conserve the rich marine biodiversity of the region.

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…2018 the Chilean government created Juan Fernández Islands Marine Park, a protected area that encompasses over 100,000 square miles (almost 260,000 square km) of ocean around the islands.
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…2018 the Chilean government created Juan Fernández Islands Marine Park, a protected area that encompasses over 100,000 square miles (almost 260,000 square km) of ocean around the islands.
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