Gangjin Bay (16138)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Gangjin Bay
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.5333, Longitude: 126.8000
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 2.78301
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 90 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Only in the future |