Ras Rmel
- Tunisia -
Overview
Ras Rmel was designated as a Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) under the Ramsar Convention on 07 November 2007.
- Country: Tunisia
- Site number : 1702
- Area: 1856 ha
- Wetland type(s): marine and coastal wetland
- Management Authority: the Regional Commissariat for the Agricultural Development of Medenine (forest district), the Coastal Protection and Planning Agency (APAL) and municipality of Djerba Houmt-Souk.
More about the site
Dune zone in its natural state which is subject to the tide (rare in the Mediterranean).
White Spoonbill, flamingos, waders, etc.
Fishing and tourist activities.
Tourist and recreational activity.
Preparation of a management and development plan by APAL.
Protection of avifauna habitat, design of green circuits and signage for an ecotourism activity.
The plan is under development by the Coastal Protection and Planning Agency (APAL).
Latest updates of these informations: Mars 2020