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Anzali Wetland is a large coastal lagoon and wetland complex beside the Caspian Sea in Gilan Province, northern Iran. Connected with the sea near Bandar-e Anzali, it includes open water, reed beds, marshes, and channels that provide feeding, breeding, and wintering habitat for fish and numerous migratory waterbirds. It was designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1975, but faces pressures including sedimentation, pollution, invasive plants, and changing water conditions.
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Anzali Wetland ranks #70 of 214 in the Marsh ranking, behind Marshall Astoria Classic, ahead of Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel.
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How is Anzali Wetland connected to the Caspian Sea?
The wetland is a coastal lagoon system near Bandar-e Anzali in northern Iran, linked to the Caspian through channels and harbor waters. Rivers and local runoff also feed its reed beds and open-water areas.
Why is Anzali Wetland important for migratory birds?
Its shallow water, reeds, and aquatic plants provide feeding and wintering habitat for large numbers of waterfowl. Iran designated it a Ramsar site in 1975 because of this international ecological importance.
What environmental problems threaten Anzali Wetland?
Sedimentation, nutrient pollution, wastewater, invasive plants, and changing water conditions have all affected the lagoon. Water hyacinth is a particularly visible invasive species because it can spread across the surface and crowd native habitat.
Is Anzali Wetland the same thing as Anzali Lagoon?
The names are commonly used for the same broad lagoon and wetland complex beside Bandar-e Anzali. The protected area includes more than one habitat type, so 'wetland' better conveys its mixture of channels, reed beds, ponds, and open lagoon water.
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