Banc Coco

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• Inselgruppe: Amirantes, St. Joseph Atoll

• Inseltyp: sandbank

• Fläche: 0,01 km²

• Entfernung zu Mahé: 55 km

• Anreise: Not accessible

• Bewohnt: nein

• Geologie: no fixed land

• Besonderheiten: Remote island with abundant nature and little infrastructure

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Between islands and the open ocean lie shallow zones that often appear inconspicuous on maps, but are crucial to the marine environment. They shape currents, influence sediment movements, and create habitats that remain hidden beneath the surface.

Classification

It is a sandbank or a shallow reef area without a stable landmass. Depending on the water level, the structure may be visible or completely submerged. Permanent island formation is not present.

Unlike islands, these banks lack solid shores, vegetation, and freshwater. Settlement is impossible. Their function lies not in human use, but in the marine structure of the archipelago. Such banks act as natural barriers, influencing waves and currents, and are part of complex reef systems.

The area is ecologically important. Sandbanks and reefs provide habitat for fish and invertebrates and play a role in fish populations. Tourism is not permitted. Landings or stays are not allowed.

• sandbank or shallow reef area
• No fixed island
• No tourist use
• Significance for marine ecology and maps

For travelers, this place is not a destination. It represents the often overlooked structures between the islands that significantly shape the Seychelles' maritime system.