Astola Island, locally known as “Haft Talar” or Island of the Seven Hills, was declared as Pakistan’s first Marine Protected Area on 15 June 2017. Administratively, the island is part of the Pasni subdistrict of Gwadar District in Balochistan province.
It is the largest offshore and a small uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea approximately 25 km (16 mi) south of the nearest part of the coast and 39 km (24 mi) southeast of the fishing port of Pasni.
Astola Island’s sandy beach provides nesting ground for many bird species and the endangered green turtle and hawksbill turtle, and its waters are home to around 35 species of coral, as well as several species of dolphin, whale, and fish. The island is used by local fishermen for anchoring their boats.
Location
| Astola Island, جزیرہ ہفت تلار |