Ajdabiya Marsh
| Ajdabiya Marsh | |
|---|---|
  Location within Libya | |
| Location | near Ajdabiya, Cyrenaica, Libya |
| Coordinates | 30°48′18″N 20°02′42″E / 30.805°N 20.045°E |
| Area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
Ajdabiya Marsh is a protected wetland in northeastern Libya.[1]
Ecology and conservation
Located near the Gulf of Sidra, the wetland covers around 20.4km2 in an area that is typically arid.[1][2]
In 2016, the wetland was named an internationally significant Key Biodiversity Area.[1] It has been recognized in other international conservation initiatives, such as the Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot assessments.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Key Biodiversity Areas". www.keybiodiversityareas.org. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ↑ "Parks, Reserves, and Other Protected Areas in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya". Parks.it. Retrieved 26 March 2013.