Haisborough, Hammond and Winterton SAC
Status: Designated
Description
Site overview
This site lies off the north east coast of Norfolk, and contains a series of sandbanks which are covered by seawater all the time. There is also a reef here which rises up from the seabed by between 5cm to 10cm.
MPA Type
Special Area of ConservationSpecial Areas of Conservation (SACs) are strictly protected sites designated under European legislation. They contribute both to the UK MPA network and set up to protect habitat types and species considered to be most in need of conservation at a European level (excluding birds).
Designation date
1 August 2010Surface Area
1,468.59 km2 (567.03 mi.2)Perimeter
160.88 km (99.96 mi.)Coordinates (central point)
52° 50' 31" North, 1° 58' 4" East-
Subtidal sandbanks
Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time
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Reefs
Areas where the bedrock, stable boulders and cobbles or structures created by animals arise from the surrounding seabed. They attract and provide a home to a huge variety of plant and animal life.
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Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time
Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time provide a habitat for burrowing animals like worms, shellfish and urchins.
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