Indian Ocean, Western 3 - Marine (30382)
High Seas, High Seas
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Diomedea amsterdamensis | Amsterdam Albatross | CR | 2012 | A1a, D1a |
| Aves | Thalassarche carteri | Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross | EN | 2012 | A1a, A1c, D1a |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Indian Ocean, Western 3 - Marine. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 24, 2025.