Marine reserve of Cerbère-Banyuls
Marine reserve of Cerbère-Banyuls, Marine nature reserve in Banyuls-sur-Mer and Cerbère, France.
The reserve spans 650 hectares along 6.5 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline, extending two kilometers into the sea with diverse marine habitats.
Established in February 1974, this conservation area became the first marine nature reserve in France, protecting sea life from increasing human activities.
The reserve conducts educational programs through its Biodiversarium facility, teaching visitors about Mediterranean marine ecosystems and conservation methods.
Visitors can participate in diving, snorkeling, and boat tours while following specific regulations designed to maintain the natural environment.
The protected zone harbors 1,200 animal species and 500 plant species, including specific populations of groupers, red coral, and Posidonia oceanica seagrass.
Location: Banyuls-sur-Mer
Location: Cerbère
Inception: February 26, 1974
Address: France
Website: https://reserves-naturelles.org/cerbere-banyuls
GPS coordinates: 42.47167,3.16472
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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