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The Ilha dos Lobos
Ecological Reserve was created on 4 July 1983 by presidential decree with an area of 16,966 square metres (182,620 sq ft). This was revoked and the island was reclassified as a wildlife refuge on 4 July 2005, the Refúgio de vida silvestre Ilha dos Lobos. The reserve was
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created to protect and monitor marine species, for research and environmental education. Fishing or landing on the reserve is prohibited.
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