Eastern Hokkaido - Marine (30628)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Eastern Hokkaido - Marine
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.4755, Longitude: 145.2308
System: marine
Area of KBA (km2): 64998.71523
Protected area coverage (%): 20.88
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This Marine IBA is identified using seaward extensions around breeding colonies. It originates from the Japan Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and falls within the Pacific, Northwest FAO ocean region. The site covers an area of 65272 km2 and borders the coastline. The depth ranges from 0 to 4966 m, with a mean annual wind speed of 2.03 m/s and mean annual sea surface temperature falls between 6.23 and 10.17 °C.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: 4 species trigger IBA criteria at this Marine IBA. Seaward extensions around breeding colonies; Kunashir island, Shiretoko, Mount Syari-dake, Yururito and Moyururito islets include key near-colony areas for breeding populations of Japanese Cormorant (LC) , Black-legged Kittiwake (LC) , Common Murre (LC) and Slaty-backed Gull (LC).
Delineation rationale: Site identified by applying a colony extension to SitRecId - 16511, 16511, 15007, 15014, 15007, 15010, 15011
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |