Socotra Is NOT Just Another Island

Socotra Archipelago has 825 plant species, many unique.

Socotra Archipelago lies near Yemen in the northwest Indian Ocean.

The archipelago stretches 250 km as an extension of Horn of Africa.

Socotra has 825 plant species, with 307 found only there.

Socotra’s reptiles show 90 percent species found nowhere else.

Sand dunes and rocky mountains are part of Socotra's landscape.

Socotra hosts 192 bird species; 44 breed, 85 migrate.

Birdlife International identified 22 Important Bird Areas on Socotra.

Southern coast of Socotra island with diverse marine life.

Coastal fish diversity counts 730 species near Socotra’s shores.

Socotra’s marine life has 300 species of crabs, lobsters, shrimp.

Aerial view of Socotra Archipelago in the northwest Indian Ocean.

Protected zones include terrestrial and marine sanctuaries on Socotra.

Socotra needs stronger laws and better management to reduce threats.

Socotra Archipelago hosts species found nowhere else worldwide.