Mashtan Island

Mashtan Island is a small off-shore island (approximately 2.5km2) that is reported to be dominated by sandy beaches and is surrounded by extensive seagrass beds and reefs. The surrounding seagrass beds are known to be important forging area for dugongs and sea turtles in addition to being a protective nursery grounds for shrimps and finned fish. The island is well known to be an Important Bird Area.