:Arfordir Abereiddi
{{Short description|Protected area in Pembrokeshire, Wales}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox Site of Special Scientific Interest
|name= Arfordir Abereiddi
|image= Abereiddy, the Blue Lagoon, with 'Coasteers' diving - geograph.org.uk - 1406824.jpg
|image_caption= Part of site, including the lagoon
|aos= Pembrokeshire
|interest= Biological and Geological
|gridref={{gbmappingsmall|SM7965531099}}
|coordinates = {{coord|51.934662|-5.2067117|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}}
|displaymap= Wales
|area= 63.74 ha
|notifydate=2002
|enref=
}}
Arfordir Abereiddi is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 2002 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological and geological elements.[http://www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscape/sssis/current-sssis-in-wales.aspx?lang=cy-gb Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013)]; {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101020259/http://www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscape/sssis/current-sssis-in-wales.aspx?lang=cy-gb |date=January 1, 2014 }} accessdate: 30 December 2013 The site has an area of 63.74 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.
Type and features
This SSSI has been notified as being of both geological and biological importance. The following features have been noted as Special Scientific Interest:
- Littoral Rock (Reef)
- Sea caves
- Saline Lagoon
- Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus)
- Arenig – Llanvirn GCR block
- Ordovician Igneous GCR block[http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/search Natural Resources Wales website; PDF]
See also
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140101093039/http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes-and-sites/sssis/sssi--report/further-information.aspx Natural Resources Wales website]
Category:Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Pembrokeshire
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