| Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Nearest city | Port Blair[1] |
| Coordinates | Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "".km 13°03′04″N 92°55′59″E / 13.05111°N 92.93306°E |
| Area | 0.05[2] km2 (0.019 sq mi) |
| Established | 1987[3] |
| Governing body | Andaman & Nicobar Forest Department |
Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the North and Middle Andaman District in the Indian Union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[4] The sanctuary was officially established in 1987 and covers an area of just 0.05 km² (~5 hectares).[5] It forms part of a network of small island wildlife sanctuaries in the Andaman island group aimed at preserving unique coastal ecosystems, including coral reefs, littoral forests, and bamboo groves.[6]
Habitat and biodiversity[edit | edit source]
The sanctuary's habitat includes littoral bamboo and coastal vegetation, typical of small islands in the Andamans.[4] Although detailed species lists are scarce, the broader region supports a high diversity of marine fish, sea turtles, seabirds, and occasionally visiting mammals.[6]
Conservation context[edit | edit source]
Bamboo Island is one of several small island sanctuaries declared alongside Arial, Barren, Cinque, and others in 1977–1987 to conserve sensitive coastal and marine environments.[6] These sanctuaries contribute to India's commitment under the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, specifically Target 11, to conserve at least 10 % of coastal and marine areas.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Protected Areas – Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, GOI. 2014. Retrieved 1 Jul 2025.
- ↑ "Protected Areas – Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, GOI. 2014. Retrieved 1 Jul 2025.
- ↑ "Protected Areas – Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, GOI. 2014. Retrieved 1 Jul 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Protected Areas – Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, GOI. 2014. Retrieved 1 Jul 2025.
- ↑ "Andaman & Nicobar Islands". wii.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Coastal & Marine Protected Areas in India" (PDF). WII & GIZ. 2014. Retrieved 1 Jul 2025.