Tuzly Lagoons National Nature Park

Coastal salt lagoons and Black Sea shore in Odesa Oblast, southern Ukraine

A group of lagoons on the Black Sea coast, including parts of Shahany, Alibey and Burnas and smaller ones such as Solone Ozero and Khadzhyder. Salt-loving plants dominate, and the estuaries are particularly important for birds.

1Shahany, Alibey and Burnas lagoonsThe larger lagoons, parts of which lie inside the park.
2Solone OzeroOne of the small lagoons in the park.
3Black Sea coast seagrass bedsRare stands of small seagrass (Zostera noltii) grow here.

Things to do

  • Try thisLook for avocets and black-winged stilts around the estuaries
  • HeritageVisit the small lagoons such as Solone Ozero, Khadzhyder and Karachaus
  • Try thisSearch the Black Sea coast for rare stands of small seagrass (Zostera noltii)
Shahany, Alibey and Burnas lagoons
Shahany, Alibey and Burnas lagoons
Solone Ozero
Solone Ozero
Black Sea coast seagrass beds
Black Sea coast seagrass beds

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Ukraine · Odesa Est. 2010 Size 279 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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