Great Chagos Bank - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Chagos Bank, in the Chagos Archipelago, about 500 km (310 mi) south of Maldives, is the largest atoll structure in the world, with a total area of 12,642 km 2 (4,881 sq mi). [1] The atoll is administered by the United Kingdom through the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
Chagos Archipelago - Wikipedia
WEBThe Chagos contain the world's largest coral atoll, The Great Chagos Bank, which supports half the total area of good quality reefs in the Indian Ocean. As a result, the ecosystems of the Chagos have so far proven resilient to climate change and environmental disruptions.
Danger Island, Great Chagos Bank - Wikipedia
WEBDanger Island is the westernmost and the southernmost island of the Great Chagos Bank, which is the world's largest coral atoll structure, located in the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
The Largest Atolls In The World - WorldAtlas
WEBJan 29, 2018 · The Great Chagos Bank is the largest atoll in the world, taking up a massive area of 12,642 square kilometers (4,881 square miles). Most of this atoll is located underwater, with the exception of a few small islets which have been designated as strict nature reserves by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) since 1998.
Discovering the Marvels of the Great Chagos Bank: An …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Great Chagos Bank emerges as a vast and mysterious coral atoll, shrouded in the enchanting waters of the Indian Ocean. With its sprawling expanse and intriguing geological formation, this underwater kingdom stands as a testament to nature's grandeur and complexity.
8 Captivating Facts About Great Chagos Bank
WEBMay 23, 2024 · The Great Chagos Bank is one of the largest and most mysterious coral atolls in the world. Spanning over 12,000 square kilometers in the Indian Ocean, this natural wonder is teeming with marine life and breathtaking coral reefs.
The Chagos Archipelago | Chagos Conservation Trust
WEBIt consists of five atolls, including The Great Chagos Bank - the largest atoll in the world. Its unique habitats include 66,000 km2 of shallow reefs, vast deep-sea plains and limestone platforms, as well as 86 sea mounts and 243 deep sea-knolls.
Great Chagos Bank - Wikiwand
WEBThe Great Chagos Bank, in the Chagos Archipelago, about 500 km (310 mi) south of Maldives, is the largest atoll structure in the world, with a total area of 12,642 km 2 (4,881 sq mi). [1] The atoll is administered by the United Kingdom through the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
One Year On: The World’s Largest Marine Reserve
WEBOct 6, 2010 · The Chagos is one of those increasingly rare places in our oceans that remains largely undisturbed. With some of the cleanest waters in the world, it contains the largest living coral atoll – the Great Chagos Bank – and almost half of the good quality coral remaining in the Indian Ocean.
Chagos Information Portal
WEBThe Chagos Archipelago consists of five atolls, including The Great Chagos Bank - the largest atoll in the world. Its unique habitats include 66,000 km2 of shallow reefs and it remains home to at least 300 types of coral.