Santa Isabel Biological Reserve
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Location
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Conservation
The Biological Reserve is a "strict nature reserve" under IUCN protected area category Ia. The purpose is to protect the biota without direct human interference other than actions needed to restore and preserve the natural balance, biological diversity and natural ecological processes.Template:Sfn The critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle (eretmochelys imbricata) is protected in the reserve.Template:Sfn
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