The Fernando de Noronha archipelago is divided in two conservation units: the National Marine Reserve and the Environmental Protected Area. Each of these units has its own preservation rules, so as to harmonize use x environmental preservation with the sustainable development.

Photo: Antônio Melcopr
Noronha shelt the biggest reproductive colony of sea birds among the South Atlantic Tropical Ocean Islands
Flora
  The archipelago vegetation consists of mangrove and typical "agreste" (an area in northeast Brazil) species.
Fauna
  Have a look to the native and to the brought in animal species of the archipelago.
PARNAMAR / FN
  A great part of the archipelago is retained for fauna, flora and natural resources protection purposes.
EPA
  The archipelago area reserved for human occupation follows established standards in order to assure its rational use.
Ecologic tips
  Environment information and ecologic tips, which may help you to assume a nature preservation attitude during your stay in the island.
Natural World Patrimony
  Learn more about this title, granted by the Unesco to Noronha on account of its unique environmental conditions.
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