Archipel de Molène (2202)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Archipel de Molène
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.3667, Longitude: -4.9333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 15
Area of KBA (km2): 109.21118
Protected area coverage (%): 99.70
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An archipelago of rocky islands with sand and shingle-beaches, rocky habitats and brackish lagoons.
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.
Additional biodiversity: The area is important for seabird colonies.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 | |
| Marine Neritic | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at this site. It is fairly well protected and wardened, although there is possible disturbance from tourism and sailing.