GR136 Uses, Threats, Management
introduction of rats and the superabundance of Yellow-legged Gulls which prey on eggs and chicks, cause severe degradation of seabird breeding habitats and may lead to the overall breeding failure of seabird colonies. Marine pollution and seabird bycatch are potentially a threat to seabirds caused by marine traffic and fisheries in the area.
4360000
The islets, especially Aspronisos which has a beach suitable for swimming, are regularly visited by local inhabitants and tourists during summer. Most islets host game species and now been designated as a Wildlife Refuge, thus disturbance caused by hunting is limited. Introduction of domestic animals on the islet (e.g. cats, dogs) has been recorded in the past and may lead to the abandonment of seabird colonies. Livestock grazing, the unintentional
LAGADA BAY
4355000
GR 135
Mantamados GR 136
Tokmakia Islets
4350000
MAKRIS GIALOS BAY
L esvos Isl.
4345000
GR136
MISTEGNA BAY
GR 139 0
1 700000
2
3
4 nm 705000
710000
715000
720000
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