The Ambracian Gulf is one of the most important and large wetlands in Greece.

It is a semi-enclosed gulf (405 km2) that communicates with the Ionian Sea through a narrow and shallow strip of sea. The rivers flow into the Gulf result in the formation of delta complexes, which include freshwater marshes, wet meadows, seasonally inundated land, lagoons, barrier spits, a significant saltmarsh, and some of the most extensive riparian forest tracts in Greece.

Species for which the area was delineated:

A. Sharks:

• Common Smoothhound Mustelus mustelus

B. Rays:

• Duckbill Eagle Ray Aetomylaeus bovinus
• Spiny Butterfly Ray Gymnura altavela

Factsheet Link: https://sharkrayareas.org/portfolio-item/amvrakikos-gulf-isra