With 67.176 hectares declared in conservation, the Integrated Management District – Sawairù located in the municipalities of Uribia and Manaure manages to be the largest seagrass area in the country; include the beaches of Cabo de la Vela, Corshochom, Aipir, in sishipa, Arema, Carrizal, you retchana, Suruipa, teasel, Auyama and Shimarú.

With the declaration of this area habitat conservation of species it is ensured at critical risk of vulnerability as the sea turtle. In this area there are mixed ecosystems with macroalgae and corals..

Sawairù is an artisanal fishing area that guarantees food security and activation of the economy of more than 3.000 people of the Wayuù ethnic group. Area that in turn counteracts the effects of climate change through carbon capture.