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Greater Sangihe
Proportion of the area of the contribution comprising Key Biodiversity Areas: 1.2%
The Greater Sangihe Marine area, located in Indonesia, is characterized by its diverse coral reefs and rich marine life. This region holds ecological significance as a hotspot of marine biodiversity, supporting endangered species such as the Banggai cardinalfish and the Indonesian coelacanth. Conservation efforts are crucial in preserving this unique marine ecosystem and ensuring the survival of these endangered species.
Potential conservation benefits in saving biodiversity
Potential reduction of species extinction risk resulting from threat abatement actions
The chart below represents the relative disaggregation of the selected contribution's total potential opportunity for reducing global species extinction risk through taking actions to abate different threats to species within its boundaries. The percentages refer to the amount of the total opportunity that could potentially be achieved through abating that particular threat.