Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
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LocationMiddle Andaman Islands
Area5.8 km²
Established1997
| Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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 Interactive map of Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Middle Andaman Islands |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Established | 1997 |
Cuthbert Bay Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[1] It is located on the eastern coast of the Middle Andaman Islands.[2] It covers an area of 5.8 square kilometres (2.2 mi2).[3] It was established in 1997.[4]
Despite its smaller size, the sanctuary is among the most significant protected areas in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is a vital nesting site for three of the four species of marine turtles that visit the islands annually, with hundreds of turtles arriving here each year to lay their eggs.[4]
