Cumshewa Inlet north to Sheldens Bay (11104)
Canada, North America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2008
National site name: Cumshewa Inlet north to Sheldens Bay
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.0572, Longitude: -131.5775
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 305.89991
Protected area coverage (%): 45.47
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A site summary has not yet been written for this site.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Habitats
Land use: tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 50 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 50 |