Morro de Areia Nature Reserve () is a nature reserve covering the southwestern coast of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde.Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality of Boa Vista, March 2013 It takes its name from the hill Morro de Areia, elevation. The natural reserve covers 21.31 km2 of land area,Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas ProtegidasNature reserves in Cape Verde and stretches along the coast from the Praia de Chaves in the north to the Praia de Santa Monica in the south. The reserve includes a 300 m wide marine protection zone, an additional 4.36 km2.
Fauna The nature reserve was established in order to protect the sand dynamics of the dunes, and endemic wildlife species including red-billed tropicbird, osprey, turtles, nurse shark, and numerous invertebrates.
See also List of protected areas in Cape Verde
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