Data Zone
Country/territory: Poland
IBA criteria met: C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 (2010)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 55,950 hectares (559.50 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | not assessed | very high | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
The Polish part of Szczecin lagoon. The waters are shallow (mean depth 2-3 m) and extremely productive in fish, with high density of benthic organisms. Aquatic plants dominate in places, and shores are covered by reedbeds Phragmites and rushes Scirpus. The lagoon is used for shipping.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Szczecin lagoon (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/szczecin-lagoon-iba-poland on 22/12/2024.