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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Watershed Management
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Monitoring |
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Biodiversity Conservation
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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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