Northern Shimokita coast (15139)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Northern Shimokita coast
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.4833, Longitude: 141.0667
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 33.07972
Protected area coverage (%): 92.91
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The coastline facing the Tsugaru straits, about 60 km from the eastern end Shiriyasaki to the western end Ohmasaki consists of sandy beaches and reefs. Along the shoreline, Shiriyazakikaigan coast, Iwayakaigan coast, Ishimochikaigan coast, Ohhatakaigan coast, Shimoburokaigan coast, and Ohmazakikaigan coast, are habitats for wild birds.
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
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 48 | |
| Marine Neritic | 48 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Only in the past and unlikely to return | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |