UNESCO/Toson-Khulstai Biosphere Reserve
Iles Zembra et Zembreta
General information
Regional network:Â ArabMAB Ecosystem-based network:Â Â Â
Detailed information
Key data
Year of nomination
1977
Country
Tunisia
Total population
10
Area
Surface
791.00 ha
Total terresterial area
391.00 ha
Total Marine area
400.00 ha
Location
Latitiude: 37.1266 - Longitude: 10.8046
Ecological Characteristics
The rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus is present on both islands although it does not occur on the African continent. In the waters, Delphinus delphis can frequently be observed. The area is rich in waterfowls and marine invertebrate life.
Socio-Economics Characteristics
People have changed Zembra Island over many centuries, resulting in a degraded maquis landscape. However, today the area is strictly protected and no resource use takes place since only ten people live within the biosphere reserve (1999).