Pomeranian bay (3573)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Pommersche Bucht
Central coordinates: Latitude: 54.3000, Longitude: 14.0833
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 0
Area of KBA (km2): 3332.90043
Protected area coverage (%): 86.97
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An open, shallow bay with mainly sand and gravel sediments rich in benthic fauna, lying offshore from Vorpommern (Germany) and Poland. The IBA comprises only the German part of the bay.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The site is a wintering area for approximately 1.25 million seaducks, one of the largest concentrations in Europe.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |