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Όνομα | NISOS GYAROS KAI THALASSIA ZONI | ||||||
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Κατηγορία Τόπου | Βιότοπος NATURA | ||||||
Κωδικός Τόπου | GR4220033 | ||||||
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Διοικητική Υποδιαίρεση | Νομός Κυκλάδων | ||||||
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Συνολική Έκταση (ha) | 26114.30 | ||||||
Χερσαία Έκταση (ha) | 1778.4 | ||||||
Συνολική Περίμετρος (km) | 60.1 | ||||||
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Χαρακτηριστικά
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Σχόλιο για τις αξίες | The whole site is of utmost importance for the survival of the Critically Endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). Field surveys carried out in 2004 - 2007, identified throughout the 37km coastline of Gyaros, eight coastal caves suitable for monk seals; 3 of them were considered to be suitable for resting and pupping, while the other five were considered to be suitable for resting. In October 2007 six newborn pups were recorded inside a cave. This is the highest number of newborn pups recorded simultaneously in the eastern Mediterranean. Annual pup counts from 2004 - 2007 recorded an annual birth rate of 7 pups, which is amongst the highest rates recorded in the world. In addition, low human activity in the area over the past years has accounted for a return of the species to occupying open beaches for resting and reproducing. This kind of behaviour, which is considered to be the original behaviour of the species and is rarely observed nowadays due to human disturbance, has never been recorded in the eastern Mediterranean. Annual pupping rates and the behaviour of the species indicate the existence of large colony of the species in the area, as well as, the existence of excellent habitat. The terrestrial habitat quality is matched, as indicated by the size of the monk seal population it supports, by the quality of the marine environment. Posidonia beds are abundant in the littoral zone, hosting a rich ichthyofauna. Large densities of the bivalve mollusk Pinna nobilis have also been observed. 170 pairs of Eleonora's falcon breed on the rocky cliffs of the island, while there are strong indications that Cory's shearwaters and Audouin's gulls also breed. In addition, large groups of European Storm-petrels have been sighted in the area, which could indicate that the species breeds here, although this has not been verified yet. |
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Τρωτότητα | Until recently, human activities on the island and the surrounding marine area occurred at low levels. With the opening of the area to human activities, an increase, especially in fishing activities around the island, has been recorded. There have been occasional reports of intensive spear gun fishing and occasional dynamite fishing. Grazing by goats, sheep and pigs in the terrestrial part of the island has been also reported. |
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Πανίδα και Χλωρίδα
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