Banc d'Arguin National Park - Mauritania

Fringing the Atlantic coast, the park comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal waters. 

The contrast between the harsh desert environment and the biodiversity of the marine zone has resulted in a land- and seascape of outstanding natural significance. 

A wide variety of migrating birds spend the winter there. 

Several species of sea turtle and dolphin, used by the fishermen to attract shoals of fish, can also be found.

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