Boreal Baltic narrow inlets
Description (English)
Long and narrow bays in the Boreal Baltic sea area, which are partly separated from the open sea by a submerged sill. These inlets consist usually of soft mud. The salinity varies depending on the freshwater contribution or the salinity value of the Baltic Sea. The low tidal range and low salinity of the Baltic Sea creates an ecology that is different from that of the North Atlantic coasts.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 1650) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 15 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Algae
Nitellopsis obtusa
Birds
Anas crecca
Birds
Anas platyrhynchos
Birds
Circus aeruginosus
Birds
Cygnus olor
Birds
Podiceps cristatus
Flowering Plants
Ceratophyllum demersum
Flowering Plants
Hippuris vulgaris
Flowering Plants
Myriophyllum spicatum
Flowering Plants
Phragmites australis
Flowering Plants
Potamogeton perfoliatus
Flowering Plants
Sagittaria sagittifolia
Flowering Plants
Schoenoplectus lacustris
Flowering Plants
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani
Invertebrates
Macoma balthica
Invertebrates
Monoporeia affinis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Nitellopsis obtusa | Algae | |
| Anas crecca | Teal | Birds |
| Anas platyrhynchos | Mallard | Birds |
| Circus aeruginosus | Marsh Harrier | Birds |
| Cygnus olor | Mute Swan | Birds |
| Podiceps cristatus | Great Crested Grebe | Birds |
| Ceratophyllum demersum | Flowering Plants | |
| Hippuris vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Myriophyllum spicatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Phragmites australis | Flowering Plants | |
| Potamogeton perfoliatus | Flowering Plants | |
| Sagittaria sagittifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Schoenoplectus lacustris | Flowering Plants | |
| Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani | Flowering Plants | |
| Macoma balthica | Invertebrates | |
| Monoporeia affinis | Invertebrates |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| FI0100005 | Finland | Tammisaaren ja Hangon saariston ja Pohjanpitäjänlahden merensuojelualue | Map |
| FI0100078 | Finland | Pernajanlahtien ja Pernajan saariston merensuojelualue | Map |
| FI0200062 | Finland | Ölmos-Purunpää | Map |
| FI0200121 | Finland | Långviken | Map |
| FI1400027 | Finland | Höckböleholmen | Map |
| FI1400076 | Finland | Gloviken | Map |
| SE0110002 | Sweden | Käringboda | Map |
| SE0110263 | Sweden | Norsviken | Map |
| SE0110388 | Sweden | Nibbleviken | Map |
| SE0110389 | Sweden | Eke fjärd | Map |
| SE0110390 | Sweden | Västerviken | Map |
| SE0110391 | Sweden | Torpe-Infjärden | Map |
| SE0110392 | Sweden | Grönskärsfladorna | Map |
| SE0330131 | Sweden | Segersgärde | Map |
| SE0810001 | Sweden | Kronören | Map |
