Moray Firth
| Country | Scotland |
| Unitary Authority | Extra-Regio |
| Centroid* | NH976821 |
| Latitude | 57.81694444 |
| Longitude | -3.725555556 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0019808 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 151273.99 |
| * This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC. | |
General site character
-
Marine areas, Sea inlets (100%)
Download the Standard Data Form for this site (PDF <100kb)
Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.
Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site
Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site
-
1349 Bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus
The Moray Firth in north-east Scotland supports the only known resident population of bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus in the North Sea. The population is estimated to be around 130 individuals (Wilson et al. 1999). Dolphins are present all year round, and, while they range widely in the Moray Firth, they appear to favour particular areas.
Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection
- Not Applicable
Many designated sites are on private land: the listing of a site in these pages does not imply any right of public access.