Jiwani Coastal Wetland

The site is a lagoon, located at the northeastern edge of Gwatar Bay, south of the delta of the Dasht River, northeast of the town of Jiwani in Gwadar District of Balochistan Province, Pakistan. The wetland has an area of . The lagoon contains extensive mangrove swamps, many sandy beaches, sand bars and islets. The climate is arid with very low rainfall. The Dasht river is the main source of fresh water for the mangrove forest and the region along with the seasonal runoff of rainwater from the nearby hills. ==Flora and fauna==

The Jiwani coast provides two main ecological habitats; the mangrove swamps and the sandy beaches. Jiwani is also an important nesting site for the endangered olive ridley sea turtle and green sea turtles. ==Conservation==

plantations for conservation in the wetlands. Fishing is the major source of income for the locals however plans to grant fishing and offshore drilling rights to foreign firms have increased the concerns of conservation authorities. The local community uses the mangrove wood for domestic use which is threatening the mangrove forest. Balochistan Conservation Strategy to promote sustainable development in Balochistan emphasises the conservation of these coastal wetlands. In 1999, WWF–Pakistan initiated conservation drives, Mangrove Conservation Project and Turtle Conservation Project, to protect the wetlands from adverse effects and threats. ==See also==