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Qaqulluit National Wildlife Area: Protected Marine Geography and Arctic Cliff Landscapes
A remote wildlife reserve along the eastern Arctic coastline.
Qaqulluit National Wildlife Area is a strictly protected reserve in Nunavut, recognized for its concentration of seabird nesting cliffs at Cape Nuvuttiq. The geography is defined by the sharp transition between towering rock walls and cold marine waters, creating a unique coastal environment that supports significant Arctic breeding colonies and marine mammals.
- Area
- 398.21 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- Ib


