Morocco designates two new Ramsar Sites
Morocco has designated two Wetlands of International Importance on the occasion of World Wetlands Day.
Merja de Fouwarate (Ramsar Site no. 2324) is a shallow swamp, which is believed to be a remnant of a large wetland complex that once covered the Gharb plain of northwestern Morocco. It provides nesting, staging and wintering habitat for about 60 species of waterbird, whose numbers may exceed 20,000 during wintering and passage periods. Its hydrology has greatly improved since the beginning of the 21st century, leading to the expansion of aquatic plants which now occupy up to 30% of the Site area and provide shelter for many waterbirds to nest. Tamarix, acacia and eucalyptus trees also attract breeders.
Read the full article via the Ramsar Convention.
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