Jaluit Atoll, Ramsar site in Marshall Islands
Jaluit Atoll is a coral formation with 91 islets surrounding a large lagoon, covering about 69,000 hectares in the Pacific Ocean. The islands create different landscape features that support varied marine environments.
The atoll came under German control in 1885 and was declared a protectorate. Japan took over administration after World War I until the Marshall Islands gained independence.
Local people follow traditional ways of managing land that shape how the community lives and uses resources today. These practices influence who can access different areas and how marine life is shared among families.
The atoll connects to other Marshall Islands through Jaluit Airport, and Jabor serves as the main settlement with shops and services. Visitors should expect limited facilities and consider bringing supplies or purchasing them in advance.
The atoll contains several different marine habitats including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and sand flats. This variety creates a place where different types of sea creatures live together.
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