Natura 2000 in Hellas

Site Name: ORMOS POTAMIAS l l

Site Code:
    GR1150008		 Type:
     B
Longtitude:
    24o 45 58		 Latitude:
    38o 34 38
Administrative Region:
    Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki		 Prefecture:
    Kavala
Altitude (m):
    		 Area (ha):
    290


Description:

The area is located in the East part of Thassos island. It is a sheltered coast with stony and rocky cliffs and stacks on the south coast, very rich algal flora on the cliffs and in the infralittoral region. The Cymodocea beds extend to 1-2 m depth while the Posidonietum oceanicae association to 5-25 m depth.


Habitat Types:

Posidonia beds, Reefs.


Plant Species:

There is no information about plant species of this region.


Animal Species:

There is no information about animal species of this region.


Other important species:

-Flora: 6D
-Fauna: -


Impacts/Activities:

-Positive: 950 (IN)
-Neutral: -
-Negative: 220 (IN) / 690 (AR)


Protection Status:

-National and Regional level: -
-International level: -


Significance:

The area is characterized by its rich flora and vegetation. The beds of Posidonia are in very good condition and cover a substantial part of the sea bed in the bay. Additionally, the area is free of major point pollution source and presents a typical biotope with a great species diversity.