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| | GEsource World Guide - Juan de Nova Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) |
 | | Since its discovery in the late 16th Century by Captain Juan de Nova Castelle aboard the vessel Hidalge de Galice, Juan de Nova Island has gathered a rich and storied history, encompassing pirates, slavery and the production of its most renowned export, guano. |
 | | Soil that is deficient in organic matter benefits to a large degree by the application of nitrogen-rich guano; the seabird dropping is loaded with ammonia, uric acid and oxygen-containing species, making it a natural and highly-effective fertiliser. |
 | | This work was not without its dangers; the treacherous reefs around the island have scuttled many ships, with visible wrecks including the SS Tottenham, which ran aground in 1911, and the HMS Springer (1975). |
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