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The Chabaish Marshlands

The Chabaish Marshlands are a group of marshes in Iraq east of Nasiriya, an extension of Abu Zirk and al-Hammar marshes . The Chabaish marshes feed on the Euphrates River and the Tigris River, and there are many types of birds such as al-Khudairi, Azraqi, water-chicken, gorse and molluscs. There are species of fishes like , sandy and chalk fish, with aquatic plants, reeds and papyrus.

Tourism in the Chabaish Marshlands

The atmosphere in the marshes is suitable for tourism from mid-February until the end of June, where there are frequent migratory birds at these times and the size of the green spaces of reeds and papyrus, and air fresheners are good and pure to help relax. The marshes are also famous at winter, with migratory birds coming from northern Europe as well as eastern Asia and Russia. They are rich in the abundance of local fish, which are the main source of livelihood for marshlands. They eat it daily and also sell it on the market.

Lack of tourists in the Chabaish marshes

What makes the marshes an undesirable area for some tourists is the lack of services and lack of paved roads, and even the fishing boats, which are one of the basics in marsh tourism, and the lack of integrated tourist facilities such as hotels, restaurants and other features that make this area a tourist destination.

Protection of Chabaish Marshlands

The Environmental Police Center has recently created an environmental protection unit in the areas of the Chabaish Marshlands, which includes 10 officers and police, and is responsible for preventing overfishing of fish and migratory birds. Also issued directives and recommendations from the police administration of the district of Chabaish on activating the role of the local police and other concerned parties in preventing the overfishing of fish and birds. Fishermen's use of poisons, pesticides, electric shocks, crackers and small-bore nets in overfishing. Article (2) of the Wildlife Protection Act No. (17) of 2010 (Wildlife Animals are a national treasure and citizens and official bodies protect them and avoid harming them or attacking them. It is not permissible to catch them except for the purposes of scientific experiments after obtaining the fundamental approvals according to the provisions of this law).

Consideration as archaeological sites

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in mid-July 2016, agreed to annex the marshes and archaeological areas to the World Heritage List after all members voted