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Aghanashini Estuary 🌊

Ramsar Site — Karnataka | Designated 14 February 2023

State

Karnataka

Location of the Ramsar site

Area

48km²

Designated wetland area

Designated

2023

14 February 2023

Region

South

Biogeographic region

About Aghanashini Estuary

Formed at the confluence of the Aghanashini River with the Arabian Sea. Rich estuarine biodiversity supporting fish, birds, and mangroves.

South RegionKarnatakaRamsar Site

Location

Aghanashini Estuary — Karnataka (South Region)

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Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve

Designated: 2023 · 0.99 km²

Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve

Designated: 2023 · 0.54 km²

Nearby Protected Areas

Other Ramsar sites in the South region:

Kolleru Lake

Andhra Pradesh

Ashtamudi Wetland

Kerala

Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary

Tamil Nadu

Sasthamkotta Lake

Kerala

Related Links

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Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.