Global InformationSpaans Lagoen information
| Spaans Lagoen | |
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| Location | Aruba |
| Nearest city | Oranjestad |
| Coordinates | 12°28′37″N 69°58′21″W / 12.47685°N 69.97258°W |
| Area | 0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1980[1] |
| Website | https://www.protectedplanet.net/14067 |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Het Spaans Lagoen |
| Designated | 23 May 1980 |
| Reference no. | 198[2] |
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Spaans Lagoen, which translates to "Spanish lagoon", is a coastal bay and wetland area of Aruba. Designated as a Ramsar site since 1980,[2] and in February 2017, it was included within the boundary of the Arikok National Park.[3] It is the only inner bay of Aruba and was formed during the last ice age.[4] This ecosystem features tidal mudflats and mangrove swamps, serving as a vital feeding and breeding ground for birds.[2] Spaans Lagoen is one of the highest biodiversity areas on Aruba. It is also adjacent to Arikok National Park.[5][6]
- ^ a b "Het Spaans Lagoen". Protected Planet. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "Het Spaans Lagoen". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Spaans Lagoen Species List" (PDF). Aruba National Park. Arikok National Park.
- ^ "Spaans Lagoen". Beautiful Aruba (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Herstel mangroven Spaans Lagoen op Aruba". Wageningen University and Research (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ Arikok (2017). "A management plan for Spaans Lagoen Aruba" (PDF). Aruba National Park. p. 4.