Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park

Coordinates: 40°21′59.99″N 19°21′59.99″E / 40.3666639°N 19.3666639°E / 40.3666639; 19.3666639
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Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park
Parku Detar Karaburun-Sazan
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Map showing the location of Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park
Map showing the location of Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park
Location within Albania
Map showing the location of Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park
Map showing the location of Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park
Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park (Europe)
LocationVlorë County
Nearest cityVlorë
Coordinates40°21′59.99″N 19°21′59.99″E / 40.3666639°N 19.3666639°E / 40.3666639; 19.3666639
Area12,437.7 hectares (124.377 km2)[1]
Designated28 April 2010 (2010-04-28)
Governing body National Agency of Protected Areas

Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park (

Plant Area, because it supports immense bird and plant species.[2][3] Containing ecosystems and habitats that are specific to the Mediterranean Basin, the convention of Barcelona has classified the marine park as a Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance.[4]

Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park coverage area

The

subtropical on account of its warm winters and hot summers, resembling those of the south of Crete, of Tunisia and Egypt
.

Satellite view of the Karaburun Peninsula

The marine park contains diverse landforms offering favourable conditions for a great vegetation and biodiversity.

amphibia and as well as 122 species of invertebrates.[7][8]

The marine park features ruins of sunken ancient

ancient inscriptions of sailors on shore, secluded beaches and scenic views of the Adriatic and Ionian Sea
. The marine park is located near military bases, so permission may be required from local authorities first. The hiring of a professional local diver for serving as tour guide is thoroughly recommended. Roads are in inaccessible, and the only ways to reach the above areas are by sea or through all day hiking.

Environment

Geology

Shpella e Dafinës, caves appear mostly underwater.

The Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park is strategically located in the eastern shore of the

Sazan Island. In terms of geology, the peninsula belongs to the Ceraunian Mountains, which rises steeply along the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast. Running towards the Llogara Pass, the mountains gets divided into two mountain chains. Reza e Kanalit encompasses the southern portion of the Karaburun Peninsula. It is marked by a narrow and steep platform, extending from the peninsula to the Dukat Valley close to Orikum. The mountains are about 24 km (15 mi) long and about 4–7 km (2.5–4.3 mi) wide.[9] The marine park's mountainous terrain and its geographic features result in the area being of high interest to both visitors and researchers. It experiences a mediterranean climate. This means that the winters are rainy and dry, and the summers are warm to hot. Mean monthly temperature ranges between 8–10 °C (46–50 °F) (in January) and 24–26 °C (75–79 °F) (in July). Mean annual precipitation ranges between 1,000 millimetres (39 inches) and 1,200 millimetres (47 inches) depending on geographic region and prevailing climate type.[10]

bays are located on the western shore of the Peninsula
.

The relief comprises a number of mountains that rises to an elevation of 800 metres (2,600 ft)

largest island in the country, having a length of 4.8 km (3.0 mi) and a width of 2.7 km (1.7 mi), with a surface area of 5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi). It is surrounded by the Adriatic Sea in the north and the Ionian Sea
in the south.

The peninsula was shaped into its current form over several geological eras with the tectonic merging of

Burdigalian age.[12]

Biology

short-beaked common dolphin
is often seen in the region

The optimal conditions, in terms of

amphibia. It also contains a vast array of invertebrates
represented with 167 species.

The diverse landscapes of the park, with an exceptionally considerable

Sazan. Several of them, like the Kuhl's and Nathusius's pipistrelle, are widespread and common, while others, like the Mediterranean long-eared bat, are relatively rare and restricted in distribution.[14]

The golden jackal is present in the region.

The biodiversity of the local oceanic fauna is not well understood.

common bottlenose dolphin and the endangered sperm whale has been reported in the waters of the park.[15] Outstanding is the mediterranean monk seal, one of the most endangered mammals in the world, mostly seek refuge in the inaccessible caves and canyons of the park.[16][17][18]

The marine area is characterised by exceptionally rich and varied flora. The coasts along Karaburun and Sazan are rocky with significant

statice and caper bush. Moreover, Mediterranean tapeweed hosts macrofauna such as sponges, cnidarias, bryozoas, molluscas and many countless others.[19]

Attractions

See also

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External links

References

  1. ^ a b "Management Plan for National Marine Park Karaburun-Sazan" (PDF). mcpa.iwlearn.org. p. 10.
  2. ^ BirdLife International. "Vlora Bay, Karaburun Peninsula and Cika mountain". datazone.birdlife.org.
  3. IUCN, World Wide Fund for Nature, Plantlife. "Important Plant Areas of the south and east Mediterranean region" (PDF). portals.iucn.org. p. 75.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
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  4. ^ "Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMIs)" (PDF). rac-spa.org.
  5. ^ "Management Plan for National Marine Park Karaburun-Sazan", mcpa.iwlearn.org (PDF), p. 28 {{citation}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  6. ^ "Management Plan for National Marine Park Karaburun-Sazan" (PDF). mcpa.iwlearn.org. p. 28 & 29.
  7. ^ "Management Plan Llogora-Rreza e Kanalit-Dukat -Orikum-TragjasRadhime-Karaburun Complex Site" (PDF). vinc.s.free.fr. p. 76.
  8. ^ Agjencia Kombëtare e Bregdetit. "MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SAZANI ISLAND, ALBANIA" (PDF). bregdeti.gov.al. pp. 27–35. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
  9. ^ a b "Management Plan Llogora-Rreza e Kanalit-Dukat -Orikum-TragjasRadhime-Karaburun Complex Site" (PDF). vinc.s.free.fr (in Albanian). p. 23.
  10. ^ "Management Plan Llogora-Rreza e Kanalit-Dukat -Orikum-TragjasRadhime-Karaburun Complex Site" (PDF). vinc.s.free.fr (in Albanian). p. 38.
  11. ^ "Management Plan Llogora-Rreza e Kanalit-Dukat -Orikum-TragjasRadhime-Karaburun Complex Site" (PDF). vinc.s.free.fr. p. 24.
  12. ^ "Management Plan for National Marine Park Karaburun-Sazan" (PDF). mcpa.iwlearn.org. p. 31.
  13. ^ "Management Plan Llogora-Rreza e Kanalit-Dukat -Orikum-TragjasRadhime-Karaburun Complex Site" (PDF). vinc.s.free.fr. pp. 76–77.
  14. ^ "Management Plan for Sazani Island, Albania" (PDF). bregdeti.gov.al. p. 33. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
  15. ^ "Management Plan for National Marine Park Karaburun-Sazan" (PDF). mcpa.iwlearn.org. p. 29.
  16. ^ "Distribution of Mammals in Albania" (PDF). catsg.org. p. 6.
  17. ^ Ministria e Mjedisit, Pyjeve dhe Administrimit të Ujrave. "Protected area gap assessment, marine biodiversity and legislation on marine protected areas" (PDF). undp.org. Tirana. p. 37. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-02. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  18. ^ "Management Plan National Park of Marine Natural Ecosystem of the Karaburuni Peninsula and Sazan Island" (PDF). al.undp.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
  19. ^ "Management Plan for National Marine Park Karaburun-Sazan" (PDF). mcpa.iwlearn.org. p. 28. Posidonia oceanica meadows host a relatively high biodiversity of benthic macrofauna including sponges, cnidarians, bryozoans, molluscs, annelids, crustaceans, echinoderms and ascidians (Beqiraj et al., 2008).
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