Arfordir Abereiddi

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Arfordir Abereiddi
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Abereiddy, the Blue Lagoon, with 'Coasteers' diving - geograph.org.uk - 1406824.jpg
Part of site, including the lagoon
Arfordir Abereiddi is located in Wales
Arfordir Abereiddi
Location within Wales
LocationPembrokeshire
Grid referenceSM7965531099
Coordinates51°56′05″N 5°12′24″W / 51.934662°N 5.2067117°W / 51.934662; -5.2067117Coordinates: 51°56′05″N 5°12′24″W / 51.934662°N 5.2067117°W / 51.934662; -5.2067117
InterestBiological and Geological
Area63.74 ha
Notification2002

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.[1] 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:

  1. Littoral Rock (Reef)
  2. Sea caves
  3. Saline Lagoon
  4. Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus)
  5. Arenig – Llanvirn GCR block
  6. Ordovician Igneous GCR block[2]

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