Suncheon Bay (16139)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Suncheon Bay
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.8333, Longitude: 127.5000
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 26.73433
Protected area coverage (%): 93.73
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 25 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Only in the future | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Only in the future |