Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4ii (2016)
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Area: 6,527,192 hectares (65,271.92 km2)
Site description (2012 baseline)
This Marine IBA is identified using seaward extensions around breeding colonies. It originates from the Japan Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and falls within the Pacific, Northwest FAO ocean region. The site covers an area of 65272 km2 and borders the coastline. The depth ranges from 0 to 4966 m, with a mean annual wind speed of 2.03 m/s and mean annual sea surface temperature falls between 6.23 and 10.17 °C.
Key biodiversity
4 species trigger IBA criteria at this Marine IBA. Seaward extensions around breeding colonies; Kunashir island, Shiretoko, Mount Syari-dake, Yururito and Moyururito islets include key near-colony areas for breeding populations of Japanese Cormorant (LC) , Black-legged Kittiwake (LC) , Common Murre (LC) and Slaty-backed Gull (LC).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Eastern Hokkaido - Marine (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/eastern-hokkaido--marine-iba-japan on 22/12/2024.