Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park (3323)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Hamburgisches Wattenmeer
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.9167, Longitude: 8.4167
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 116.86028
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Tidal zone of the Wadden Sea, including the islands of Neuwerk and Scharhörn.
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.
Additional biodiversity: Of major international importance for breeding, moulting, passage and wintering waterbirds, particularly wildfowl (Anatidae) and waders.