Parcel de Manuel Luís Marine State Park, Marine state park in Maranhão, Brazil.
The park encompasses 45,937 hectares of marine territory with extensive coral reefs located 45 nautical miles from the Maranhão coast in the Atlantic Ocean.
Established in 1991 through Decree 11,902, the park received recognition as a Ramsar site in 2000 for its international wetland importance.
Local fishermen and marine researchers gather data about the coral formations and marine species that inhabit the protected waters of the park.
Access to the park requires proper permits and arrangements through designated entry points, with specific guidelines for marine activities and environmental protection.
The park contains over 200 shipwrecks, including the German vessel Uberaba that ran aground on Manuel Luis reef in 1921.
Location: Maranhão
Inception: 1991
GPS coordinates: -0.91330,-44.31953
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:26
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