Monitoring of marine species and habitat
Reefs (1170) are defined as „underwater rocky substrate that arise from the sea floor, situated in sublittoral zone” (Warzocha 2004). Habitat is characterized by high taxonomic diversity of flora and fauna that is distributed in zones depending on depth. In the Polish marine areas, reefs are not rocky but stony, meaning they are formed by pebbles and boulders located in the littoral zone (Interpre…
Asp is a fish belonging to the cyprinid family. It can reach over one meter length and weigh up to several kilograms. Its body is elongated, slightly flattened at the sides, covered with cycloid scales (photo. 1.). This species has a big head with mouth reaching up behind the right corner of the eye. Dorsal and tail fins are grey and blue with d…
Habitat 1160 is defined as „an indentations of the coast, sheltered from wave action and being under minor influence of freshwaters, characterized by high diversity of flora and fauna communities” (Warzocha 2004). In the Polish marine areas, only the Puck Lagoon together with part of the Outer Puck Bay with a total area of 21990.1 ha can be considered as habitat 1160 (site central point 18°35,442’…
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