Horsens Fjord, havet øst for og Endelave

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Key Information

TYPE

MPA

DESIGNATION

Protected Area, Monument, Wildlife Reserve; Natura 2000: Site of Community Importance and Special Area of Conservation (Habitat Directive)

LOCATED IN

Denmark

AREA

428 km²	MARINE AREA
460 km²	TOTAL AREA ⁱ

MANAGED BY

Danish Nature Agency

Helcom

LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)

Less restrictive ⁱ

At least one species- or gear-specific restriction applies (beyond permit requirements or generally applicable restrictions)

DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: HELCOM (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

1.0

LAST REVIEWED

January 2023

OTHER DATABASES

World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 555543154; 555522441

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Purpose

To protect this characteristic East Jutland fjord landscape with flattened moraine coast and shallow waters. The area comprises a large shallow sea area with several sandbanks and stone reefs. In addition, the area includes coastal areas along the northern coast of the fjord and on the eastern side of the Gyllingnæs peninsula. There are a number of small islands here. At Vorsø there very large colonies of cormorants, grey heron, and rook. There are several wildlife reserves in the area. The two largest are found on Vorsø and in Lerdrup Bay. Four smaller reserves are located at Svanegrund, Møl-legrund, Hov Røn, and Søby Rev.