Seaflower Biosphere Reserve

The Seaflower Biosphere Reserve is one of the most isolated ecosystems in the Caribbean. The region’s low population means there’s a low human impact on the reserve. Being a UNESCO Marine Reserve protects Seaflower from economic exploitation. Yet, it has been the subject of a decades-long territorial dispute between Colombia and Nicaragua. In 2013, international courts gave Nicaragua half of Seaflower's area. Cash-strapped Nicaragua invited multinationals to look for oil on its half after the ruling.