East Norton Sound (26082)
USA, North America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: East Norton Sound
Central coordinates: Latitude: 63.9667, Longitude: -161.8333
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 2410.33525
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
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |