Murlough ASSI
Last updated: 5 February 2010
| Site No | ASSI 089 |
|---|---|
| Area | 1452.8 (ha) |
| Declared Date | 15/02/1995 |
| Confirmed Date | 12/10/1995 |
| County | Down |
| Council(s) | Down DC |
| Keywords | Breeding Wader Assemblage Breeding Waterfowl Assemblage Butterflies, Coastal Saltmarsh Coastal Sand Dune, Common Seal Earth Science Higher Plant Assemblage Intertidal Mud / Sand, Invertebrate Assemblage |
The area is of special scientific interest because of the coastal flora, fauna and physiography.
It is a coastal complex exhibiting a range of gravel ridges, re-curved spit, dune systems, palaeosols and contemporary beach processes dating from between late glacial and modern times. This gives rise to an extensive range of coastal habitats, including scarce vegetation communities and rare plant species.
It is Internationally important for wintering wildfowl and waders, a haul-out site for common and grey seals and accommodates a wide range of invertebrates including rare species and communities.
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