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Coral reef in Cape Verde From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The João Valente Bank is a coral reef located between the islands of Boa Vista (20 nautical miles; 37 km; 23 mi) and Maio (25 nautical miles; 46 km; 29 mi), Cape Verde. It stands on a seamount (guyot) about 100 meters (330 ft) under sea level, and rises up to 10 meters (33 ft) below the surface. The seamount rises from about 1,000 meters (3,300 ft).[1] It is about 15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) long and 9 nmi (17 km; 10 mi) wide, and breaking waves can already be observed at moderate wind.[2] The reef has a high biodiversity of fish.[1]
João Valente Bank | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | −10 m (−33 ft) |
Listing | Seamounts |
Coordinates | 15°38′33″N 23°6′55″W |
Geography | |
Location | between the islands of Boa Vista and Maio |
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