🏝️ Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems: Beautemps-Beaupré Island area
Coral atoll in the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO inscription: 2008
- Location: Loyalty Islands, north of Ouvéa, New Caledonia
- Marine species: Over 3,000 fish and invertebrate species
- Access: By boat from Ouvéa or chartered vessel from Nouméa
Beautemps-Beaupré Island is a coral atoll in the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia that forms part of one of the world's largest and most biodiverse lagoon systems. The island was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 as part of the broader Lagoons of New Caledonia designation, recognizing its exceptional coral reef ecosystems and marine fauna. As of 2026, the atoll remains relatively remote and undeveloped, maintaining largely intact reef structures and seagrass meadows despite ...