Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time
Description (English)
Sublittoral sandbanks, permanently submerged. Water depth is seldom more than 20 m below Chart Datum. Non-vegetated sandbanks or sandbanks with vegetation belonging to the Zosteretum marinae and Cymodoceion nodosae.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 1110) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 787 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Gavia arctica | Black-throated Diver | Birds |
| Gavia stellata | Red-throated Diver | Birds |
| Melanitta nigra | Common Scoter | Birds |
| Potamogeton pectinatus | Flowering Plants | |
| Ruppia cirrhosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Zostera marina | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.4.1.2 | Ruppia maritima-typ | not defined |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.4.1.1 | Zostera marina-typ | not defined |
| German Federal List of Biotopes | 040202a | Sandbank der Ostsee (ständing wasserbedeckt) | not defined |
| German Federal List of Biotopes | 030202a | Sandbank der Nordsee (ständing wasserbedeckt) | not defined |