Suakin Archipelago National Park

The Suakin Archipelago is a large group of islets found in Sudan in the Red Sea, which has been proposed for IUCN category II, national park. This site covers an area of about.

Important Bird Area

The archipelago has been designated an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International because it supports significant breeding colonies of lesser and greater crested terns. Sea turtles and dugongs inhabit the waters.