Olympic Continental Shelf (29637)
USA, North America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Olympic Continental Shelf
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.8500, Longitude: -124.7667
System: marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 190
Area of KBA (km2): 9386.20187
Protected area coverage (%): 75.79
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 |