Area Marina Protegida Complejo Los Cobanos

First officially declared marine protected natural area in El Salvador (Executive Decree No. 22, 12 Feb 2008; Ramsar site since 2 Feb 2019). The only coral-reef formation between Mexico and Costa Rica. Subject to a special regime under Art. 29 of the fisheries law and zoned into public-use, sustainable-use and strict-protection zones; diving and other in-water activities require MARN authorization and ranger (guardarrecursos) supervision. Critical nesting site for the critically endangered hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).