2018 United Nations List of Protected Areas of Maldives

Information extracted from the July 2018 WDPA release

This list was compiled from data based on the July 2018 version of the WDPA. In addition to protected areas with spatial data in the WDPA, the 2018 version of the UN List includes sites for which no spatial data is available but which have been provided by the relevant country. Management effectiveness information is extracted from GD-PAME. Both databases are updated and released via www.protectedplanet.net on a monthly basis. The depiction and use of boundaries and related data shown on maps are not guaranteed to be error free nor do they necessarily imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
Designation Type/ Designation in English / Name of Protected Areas Status Year of designation Area (km2) IUCN category PAME methodology Year of PAME assessment
International
UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve
Baa Atoll Designated 2011 30.50 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
National
Beach and lagoon areas protected
Thoondi Area Designated 2012 1.66 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Historical sites protected
COBIN Wrack Designated 2011 3.30 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Island and Reef areas protected
Bathala Region Designated 2011 34.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Mathifaru Huraa Designated 2011 7.48 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Mendhoo Region Designated 2011 21.40 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Rasfari Designated 1995 24.47 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Island, Reef and Lagoon areas protected
Hanifaru Designated 2009 11.70 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hthaadhoo Designated 2006 8.03 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hurasdhoo Designated 2006 5.15 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Olhugiri Designated 2006 5.73 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Mangrove and Wetland areas protected
Bandara Kilhi Designated 2012 0.53 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Dhandimagu Kilhi Designated 2012 0.63 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Mangrove, Island, Reef and Lagoon areas protected
Eedhigali Kilhi Designated 2004 7.71 Not Reported Not Reported 0
MPA
Guraidhoo Kandu Designated 1995 3.52 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Reef and Channel areas protected
Kuredhi Kanduolhi (Kuredhu Express) Designated 1999 3.93 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Reef and Giri areas protected
Dhigali Haa Designated 1999 2.89 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Reef areas protected
Banana reef (Gaathu Giri) Designated 1995 1.78 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Embudhoo Kanduolhi Designated 1995 6.35 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Filitheyo Kandu Designated 1999 1.68 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Fish Head (Mushimasmigili Thila) Designated 1995 2.70 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Fushi Kandu Designated 1999 23.70 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Fushifaru Region Designated 1995 14.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Giravaru Kuda Haa Designated 1995 2.60 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hans Hass Plave (Gulhi Falhu) Designated 1995 1.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Karibeyru Region Designated 1999 13.20 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Kudarah Thila Designated 1995 2.70 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lazikuraadi Designated 1999 4.89 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lions Head (Thilafalhu Miyaruvani) Designated 1995 1.51 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Maahuruvalhi Designated 2011 34.70 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Maaya Thila Designated 1995 10.30 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Makunudhoo Kandu Designated 1995 3.10 Not Reported Not Reported 0
MIyaru Kandu Region Designated 1995 13.90 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Nassimo Thila (Lankan Thila) Designated 1999 2.67 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Orimas Thila Region Designated 1995 13.10 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Rangali Kandu Designated 1999 8.65 Not Reported Not Reported 0
South Ari Marine Protected Area Designated 2009 55.90 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Thanburudhoo Thila (HP Reef) Designated 1995 1.46 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Vattaru Designated 1999 97.80 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Villingilee Thila Designated 1999 2.66 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Reef, Lagoon and Sand bank areas protected
Anga Faru Designated 2009 13.20 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Wetland and Water bodies areas protected
Goidhoo Koaru Designated 2011 1.71 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Huraa Mangrove Designated 2006 0.10 Not Reported Not Reported 0