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Karaburun

Karaburun is a rugged peninsula on the southwestern Albanian coast, forming the main coastal spine of the Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park.

Official Status Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park
Evidence Records 2 linked
Main Threat Tourism pressure, anchoring, waste and coastal i…
Karaburun

Overview

Karaburun is a rugged peninsula on the southwestern Albanian coast, forming the main coastal spine of the Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park.

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LocationVlore County
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Area typeProtected Landscape
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Official statusKaraburun-Sazan National Marine Park
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Evidence records2 linked documents

Why Protected

The area is protected for its cliffs, caves, clear waters, underwater habitats, cultural traces and marine biodiversity.

Biodiversity

AKZM describes the marine park as containing species of international importance and habitats including coralligenous formations, sea caves, deep rocky coast and freshwater springs entering the sea.

History and Community

Karaburun has long been linked to navigation, fishing, military coastline, inscriptions and underwater cultural heritage, including traces from ancient, medieval and modern periods.

Current Threats

Tourism pressure, boat traffic, waste, unregulated anchoring and possible coastal infrastructure pressures should be monitored carefully.

warning Primary recorded threat

Tourism pressure, anchoring, waste and coastal infrastructure

Documents Needed

Visitor-pressure reports, anchoring rules, marine biodiversity monitoring, waste records and updated management plans.

  • Visitor-pressure reports
  • anchoring rules
  • marine biodiversity monitoring
  • waste records and updated management plans.
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