BG000242 “Zaliv Chengene Skele” -Chengene Skele Bay

A small bay on the Black Sea, near the estuary of the Marinka River. The bottom of the bay upstream of the estuary is covered by salty deposits forming vast 5–10 cm deep shallows (Bulgaria’s only seasidesilt field). The shore represents a sand strip with stony sections in some parts.A Protected site according to the Birds and Habitats Directives(“Zaliv Chengene Skele”Chengene Skele BayBG0000242), with a territory of190.1 ha.The bay is one of the most representative localities of theprotected algae species of Zostera marina. The followinghabitats according to Annex I to Directive 92/43EEC have beenestablished: 1110 Sand Banks, which are slightly covered bysea water all the time; 1140 Mudflats and sand-flats not coveredby seawater at low tide and 1410 Mediterranean salt meadows(Juncetalia maritimi).