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East Rennell, Solomon Islands

Preview The East Rennell site in the Solomon Islands was inscribed on the World  Heritage List in 1998. The site contains one of the largest raised coral  atolls in the world, with a marine area extending three nautical miles  to sea.  The strong climatic effects
(Ali Tabbassum)

The East Rennell site in the Solomon Islands was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1998. The site contains one of the largest raised coral atolls in the world, with a marine area extending three nautical miles to sea. The strong climatic effects of frequent cyclones make the area a true natural laboratory for scientific study. However, there is currently little detailed information available about the marine regions within the site.

Today, over 40 World Heritage sites are listed for their marine values. Together, they can be considered the “Crown Jewels of our Ocean” and are recognized for their outstanding beauty, exceptional biodiversity, or unique ecological, biological, or geological processes. Learn more about this and other marine World Heritage sites.