Coast and lagoons of Western Pomerania (9118)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Vorpommersche Küsten- und Boddenlandschaft
Central coordinates: Latitude: 54.4333, Longitude: 12.9000
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 2037.33023
Protected area coverage (%): 75.96
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.
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources | Unintentional effects: large scale (species being assessed is not the target) [harvest] | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Large dams | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |