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Shabla
General Information
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| Country |
Bulgaria
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| Latitude |
43° 35' 0"
(43.5833) |
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| Longitude |
28° 33'
0" (28.5500) |
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Physical Characteristics
| Description |
Lake Shabla is more accurately two coastal lakes linked by an artificial canal. |
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| Type |
Brackish
Permanent
Natural
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Socio-Political
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Watershed Management
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Biodiversity Conservation
| Description |
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| Designations |
LakeNet Biodiversity Priority
Ramsar Site
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| Species of Concern |
Lake Shabla is an internationally important area for the endangered Redbreasted goose (Branta ruficollis), providing wintering habitat for over 75% of the world population. |
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Documents
Resources
Additional Data Sources
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Duker, L. and L. Borre. 2001. Biodiversity conservation of the world's lakes: a preliminary framework for identifying priorities. LakeNet Report Series Number 2. Annapolis, Maryland USA. |
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