full of canals and shallow pools. Flora and fauna are rich
in varieties of coral, algae, fish, mollusks, sea urchins, starfish, and other
sea life. There are sea turtles found in the region, and spawning eggs can be
seen on beaches around the island. The forested areas of the island are home to
numerous species of birds, armadillos, fox and reptiles, as well as other
animal life. Boipeba being a natural wildlife habitat, and given the necessity
of protecting the Tinharé and Boipeba ecosystems, the state of Bahia created
the Area of Environmental Protection (APA in Portuguese) of the islands of
Tinharé and Boipeba, in June of 1992. In joining forces together as Amabo, the
Association of Residents and Friends of Boipeba, residents of Boipeba put
together a proposal of Sustainable Development for the island. With this
proposal, Amabo would like to help better the lives of the local population,
developing economic activities, especially tourism, without destroying the
environment.
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