Daedong Bay (16095)
North Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Daedong Bay
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.5833, Longitude: 125.1167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1 to 10
Area of KBA (km2): 31.06037
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Main habitat of this area are sea inlet, beach and farmland
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 25 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 25 | |
| Marine Neritic | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Agriculture intensification and aquaculture/fisheries are listed as threats to this site.
Additional information
References: Pak U-il 1999 (IBA Forms)Scott (1989) (However, Tok-do island should be listed as a separate IBA).