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The fauna and flora in Marshall Islands

The fauna and flora

Undersea fauna Undersea faunaAll of the species of sea turtles that exist in the world can be found on the ocean floor around the Marshall Islands. © WaterFrame / age fotostock

Used by the Americans for nuclear testing, the Marshall Islands have a relatively limited amount of terrestrial fauna. The really interesting thing about this archipelago for animal lovers is its underwater world. The only endemic species to the Marshall Islands is the Pacific rat.

Equipped with flippers, a mask, and an oxygen bottle or snorkel, you can discover 240 different species of algae, 27 species of marine mammals (whales, porpoises, dolphins, etc.), and every kind of sea turtle that exists. Around 800 different species of fish live around the Marshall Islands.

As for the flora, 60% of the archipelago is covered with coconut trees and you will also find pandanus, breadfruit, taros, arrowroot and yam trees growing here.

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