MH2-2 - Atlantic completely mixed water column with reduced salinity

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

A water column in the Atlantic which is completely and actively mixed, and influenced by freshwater so that the salinity is reduced relative to the adjacent fully marine seawater. This habitat type is usually found in relatively shallow, coastal situations, and is the result of river inflow or ice melt.

Bibliographie

European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity 2022. EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022 including crosswalks. Table Excel. (Source)