PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List

PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
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Lagoons of New Caledonia (France), Pacific Ocean

Part of a French-controlled island cluster located about 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) east of Australia, the lagoons of New Caledonia—including those around the islet pictured above—make up the third largest coral reef structure in the world.

The healthy, intact marine ecosystems are home to threatened fish species, turtles, and the world's third largest population of dugongs, large vegetarian mammals related to manatees.

The lagoons were named a UNESCO World Heritage site in July 2008.

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