Biosphere reserves often cover large areas which encompass national parks, nature reserves, protected areas, and in some cases Ramsar sites (Ramsar Convention on the conservation of migratory birds of international significance) as well as world heritage areas.
It borders the Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserve which was designated under the RamsarConvention as a wetland habitat of international importance and a special protection area.
The RamsarConvention recognises that wetlands occupy a key position in this interconnectivity and that the wise use of wetlands is essential for the delivery of sustainable water management.