Located in the Yellow Sea eco region in China, this natural heritage site is the central node of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF). The flyway boasts the largest number of endangered and critically endangered species of birds in the world due to its rich biodiversity. Nearly 280 species of fishes and over 500 species of invertebrates are also found here.
The two components of the property are both along the coast of the Yellow Sea: 1) YS1- the Jiangsu Dafeng National Nature Reserve, the southern section and Dongsha Experimental Zone of Jiangsu Yancheng National Nature Reserve and the Tiaozini area (totaling 173,110 ha including a buffer zone of 28,271); and 2) YS-2 the middle section of Jiangsu Yancheng National Nature Reserve (95,589 ha including a buffer zone of 51,785). The total area of the two components is 188,643 ha plus a buffer zone of 80,056 ha.
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