Description

This reserve is found in the Southern Coast of Dar es Salaam (Kigamboni). It consisting of two islands namely Inner Makatube and Outer Makatube.The area cover of Inner and Outer Makatumbe Islands was estimated to be 10.99 and 9.89 Hectares respectively, Makatumbe coastlines include rocky cliffs and sandy beaches, Interesting sandy beaches are found on the landward sides Inner and outer Makatumbe Islands.

In Makatumbe, coral reefs were found on the north, northeast and west sides. Coral cover was low (< 5 %) on the high energy zone and medium (5 – 35 %) on northeast and west sides. Soft corals and few hard coral species resistant to high energy environments were observed on the high energy zones. Algal mat dominated high energy areas where coral cover was less. High abundance of starfish was noticed northeast of Makatumbe, especially on curves and on protected sides of protruding structures, e.g. coral outcrops. The large sponge, Xestospongia testudinaria, was also common on this zone.

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