Funafuti Marine Conservation Area
In June 1996, the Funafuti Conservation Area was established along the western rim of the reef, encompassing six islets. It has an area of 33 km², containing 20 percent of the reef area of Funafuti. The land area of the six islets in the conservation area is 8 ha (0.08 km²). The islets in the conservation area, from north to south, with estimated area in hectares:
- Tepuka Vilivili, 3
- Fualopa, 2
- Fuafatu, 0.2
- Vasafua, 0.5
- Fuakea, 1.5
- Tefala, 1
Access to the Funafuti Conservation Area is by boat; the Conservation Area is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) across the lagoon from the main island of Fongafale.
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