North Sea protected area maps
Explanatory notes
Explanatory notes on maps of Natura 2000 sites in the North Sea EEZ. The date is noted for each map.
Map 1
Natura 2000 protected area nominations under the Habitats Directive and Birds Directive in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and nominations by the German Länder in German North Sea territorial waters (28 April 2004)
Map 2
Distribution of habitat types and species relevant to Habitats Directive site nominations in the German North Sea EEZ (28 April 2004)
Map 3
Distribution of habitat types and species relevant to Habitats Directive site nominations, and nominations of the Dogger Bank (DE 1003-301), Sylt Outer Reef (DE 1209-301) and Borkum Reef Ground (DE 2104-301) special areas of conservation in the German North Sea EEZ (28 April 2004)
Map 4
Distribution of sea birds relevant to site nominations under the Birds Directive in the German North Sea EEZ (10 November 2003)
Map 5
Distribution of sea birds relevant to site nominations under the Birds Directive, and nomination of the Eastern German Bight (DE 1011-401) special protection area in the German North Sea EEZ (10 November 2003)