Étang des Salines

The lagoon stretches across 207 hectares at the southern tip of Martinique, featuring mangroves, dry forests, and savanna environments next to the Atlantic Ocean.

Salt production facilities operated at Fond Moustiques from the colonial period until 1965, when the Marin central factory ceased its 17-hectare salt marsh operations.

The natural area includes wooden walkways and educational panels that inform visitors about the local fauna, flora, and ecological characteristics of the mangrove ecosystem.

The site contains observation platforms for bird watching, with local coastal rangers from Sainte-Anne municipality managing and maintaining the protected area.

The wetland serves as a critical stopover point for North American migratory birds before they cross the Saint Lucia Canal, supporting 43 notable animal species.

Location: Sainte-Anne

Inception: September 15, 2008

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

GPS coordinates: 14.41670,-60.83330

Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:17