Northern Midsjö Bank (9003)
Sweden, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Norra Midsjöbanken
Central coordinates: Latitude: 56.3627, Longitude: 17.2268
System: marine
Area of KBA (km2): 1264.83202
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
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: Old area: 85760 ha Changed due to more accurate information on borders and size. /Robert Ekblom (2007-11-16)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |