Saros Bay (9590)
Turkey, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Saros Körfezi
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.6333, Longitude: 26.8333
Elevation (m): 0 to 350
Area of KBA (km2): 417.29542
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. KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Mediterranean Hotspot (2017). Taxonomy, nomenclature and global threat category follow the 2016 IUCN Red List.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Marine Neritic | 48 | |
| Grassland | 47 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing |