Jiquilisco Bay

Jiquilisco Bay Biosphere Reserve
Location in El Salvador
Location	Usulután Department, El Salvador
Nearest city	Usulután
Coordinates	13°19′59″N 88°33′00″W / 13.333°N 88.55°W / 13.333; -88.55
Area	400 square kilometres (150 sq mi)
Established	2005
Governing body	Ministry of Natural Resources (MARN)
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Complejo Bahía de Jiquilisco
Designated	31 October 2005
Reference no.	1586[1]

The Jiquilisco Bay Biosphere Reserve is located on the southeast Pacific coast of El Salvador, in the department of Usulután. Jiquilisco Bay's mangrove-lined inlets and bay host the largest abundance of coastal-marine birds in the El Salvador, many of which are threatened or endangered. Over 80 species of migratory birds visit the area to feed on the bay's fish, which include species such as snook, red snapper and corvina. The natural environment of Bahia Jiquilisco has recently^[when?] led to an increase in eco-tourism in the area.^{[citation needed]}