Plataforma Marina del Delta del Ebro - Columbretes (28518)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Plataforma Marina del Delta del Ebro - Columbretes
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.3703, Longitude: 0.8322
System: marine
Area of KBA (km2): 9728.16362
Protected area coverage (%): 98.03
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.
Delineation rationale: 2015-04-23 (BL Secretariat): site area adjusted from 1031410 ha (Arcos et al. 2009) to 973635 ha (based on latest GIS polygon).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Oceanic | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollution | Industrial & military effluents | Oil spills | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources | Persecution/control | Ongoing |
| Climate change & severe weather | Other impacts | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Shipping lanes | Ongoing | |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Ongoing |