Where Are The Amazing Lagoons 

The lagoons are 1,500km from australia and 1,700km from new zealand. 

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All about the lagoons

The beautiful lagoons of New Caledonia are one of three of the most extensive reef systems in the world. They feature an exceptional diversity from coral to fish species it is a home to many other animals such as turtles and whales. New Caledonia is located off the west coast of Australia as a part of the barrier reef. It is ruled by France and has been for over 150 years. For these reasons, it is a world heritage site.

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The Animals of the Lagoons of New Caledonia 

There are many animals in the lagoons and on land of the Lagoons of New Caledonia. 

The marine animals are: 

• Turtles 
• Whales
• Dugongs 
• Fishy's 
• Coral 
• The Pearly Nautilus Nautilus Pompilious 
• Map Cowry Leporiccypraea Mappa  
• Sea Stars 
• Sea Shells 
• And many more                                       

The Lagoons of New Caledonia are surrounded by 1,600 km of coral reef.     

It has 1,000 species of fish, 4,300 land-species, 6,500 species of marine invertebrates and 3,500 recorded plants. 

It has many diving schools that dive in the lagoons and if the lagoons were destroyed there would be no animals and nobody would be able to dive there because of all the polution that would be in the water.                                                                                    

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Weather

The lagoons have a subtropical, temperate climate all year round. During the summer months, The lagoons of New Caledonia experience torrensial rains and winds which can sometimes cause cyclones. It has an average teperature of twenty - four degrees to fifteeen degrees in the winter, but the summer has twenty- six to thirty degrees. Water temperatures drop down to twenty-one degrees celcius in winter from a cozy twenty - four . The islands have a sandy  soil which attractes different types of animals such as turtles.

Fourth Edition

Protecting the Lagoons

The lagoons of New Caledonia are quite a site to see. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the wonderful islands and lagoons. To do this we all need to bond together and stop pollution, global warming & littering. We can also reduce our carbon footprint, reduce power and water usage. But the main saver would be to stop oiling around the area of the lagoons.