[2] The mouth of the Stabiacciu, with areas that are regularly flooded, marshes, old salt pans and open water is rich in plant and animal species.

The Conservatoire du littoral now manages the estuary to prevent degradation of the natural space, which is used by joggers, ornithologists, amateur fishermen and photographers.

More than 900 kilograms (2,000 lb) of white salt was harvested each year, an important product of the city of Porto Vecchio.

[3] The estuary is a nursery for many marine species, notably the small Mediterranean killifish (Aphanius fasciatus).

[3] The estuary itself is frequented by flamingos, small shorebirds, herons, egrets and stilts which feed on amphibians such as Italian pool frog (Pelophylax bergeri), Tyrrhenian painted frog (Discoglossus sardus) and Balearic green toad (Bufotes balearicus).