Puná Island is a large island off the coast of the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador. It has a protected area of 855 square km., well known for its great mangroves and great biodiversity. The island was created by the accumulation of materials on a core formed by volcanic rocks. Puna island is an ecological reserve that houses many migrating birds such as seagulls, pink herons, white herons, pelicans, albatross, blue-footed boobies, cormorants, sea swallows, among others.
The weather is tropical and dry due to the influence of the Humboldt Current. Fishing is one of the main activities in Puná.
