Makronisos channel (30097)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Diavlos Makronisou
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.7570, Longitude: 24.0770
System: marine
Area of KBA (km2): 221.46842
Protected area coverage (%): 25.79
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 |