AA.K Baltic photic hard anthropogenically created substrates
Author
HELCOM RED LIST Biotope Expert Team
Textual description
Baltic bottoms in the photic zone with at least 90 % coverage of anthropogenic origin. Hard substrate dominates.
Physical environment
Salinity range: all; exposure range from sheltered to exposed; depth range photic zone.
Mapping advise (habitat delineation, identification, similar types)
All bottoms of which at least 90 % is physically modified by man.
Includes underwater constructions, dredged holes and spoil grounds.
Geographic range
Whole Baltic Sea
Anthropogenic threats
Not relevant