ecologically significant marine area
C42349
concept
An ecologically significant marine area is a distinct ocean or coastal region that contains unique, rare, or highly productive habitats and species, providing critical ecological functions and contributing disproportionately to marine biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| informal marine conservation region | 1 |
| marine wildlife aggregation site | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| North Pacific Ocean–Bering Sea interface | — |
|
Great Bear Sea region (informal conservation context)
surface form:
Great Bear Sea region
|
informal marine conservation region |
| Sardine Run site at Panagsama | marine wildlife aggregation site |