Biological Features 
Favorable climate, special hydrologic and physical features result in a unique ecological system and wildlife species. The Reserve is especially rich in sea life. Research has identified 403 species of shellfish, among them, 19 were reported first in China; 174 species of seabed algae, of which an algae species is newly discovered in the world. These species account for more than 20% respectively of total shellfish and algae in China. The shellfish and algae are not only abundant, but also have fauna and geographical disjunction characteristics of temperate and tropical zones; therefore, the Reserve is called important species database of shellfish and algae. In addition, in the Reserve there are 368 species of fish and 180 species of shrimps and crabs such as precious abalones and groupers, as well as 317 terrestrial seed plants and 55 vertebrates.
Each island in the Reserve has its own feature. For instance, Dalei Island and Bamboo Island are called Islands of Narcissus for many narcissus make home there. Besides, there are Island of Snakes and Island of Birds, etc.
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