Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA)

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Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA

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Because of the constant invasion of indigenous habitats by people , most animals and plant species are facing a risk of becoming extinct . This is why it is important that measures should be put in place to safeguard such habitats against interference to avoid the devastating effects that are brought by such actions . This paper is going to look at the world 's biggest marine protected area PIPA and see some of the human

invasion effects on it

Diversity and biological interrelationships among the life forms in PIPA

Phoenix Island Protected Area (PIPA ) is the biggest preserved marine area in the world . It comprises of islands with beautiful naturally breathtaking scenery of coral islands , blue lagoons and sparkling white sand beaches stretching to the horizon . This island provides a perfect place to enjoy the real beauty of Kiribati with fresh natural air away from the busy traffic and congested areas in the cities , without boat traffic and shopping malls . According to the recent surveys by the National Geography Magazine , Phoenix Island is the last harbor of primal ocean which has maintained the original ecosystem without interference The island is home to different species of animals and it is estimated to be a nesting and feeding ground for over 19 species of sea birds Boobies , Noddies , Shearwaters , Frigates , Petrels and Terns which are found in huge numbers (Kiribati National Tourism Organization , 2009

Migratory birds such as Golden Plovers...