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IV.3.5.
Ecological assessment
Skikda’s marine biodiversity is equally impressive. The coastal waters are teeming with a wide
array of marine life, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and marine mammals. The area is
also known for its rich coral reefs and seagrass meadows, which provide essential habitats for
a variety of marine species. These marine ecosystems support local fishing communities and
contribute to the overall health and resilience of the marine environment.
The loss of marine biodiversity is a matter of great concern, as it disrupts vital ecological
processes, reduces the resilience of marine ecosystems, and threatens the stability of the planet.
It also has significant implications for human well-being, as we depend on healthy oceans for
food security, livelihoods, and cultural experiences.
Skikda has a wetland localisated in Benazzouz.
IV.3.5.1. The rocky coasts :
The rocky cliffs can be found primarily in the western area, spanning from the mouth of Oued
Z'hour in the west to Stora in the east. They extend along the coast of the Filfila municipality
and the eastern section of Cap de Fer in El-Marsa. These cliffs are characterized by their
steepness, with vertical variations exceeding 100 meters. Their total length is estimated to be
approximately 70 kilometers (MATE. 2005).
Table 10: The Skikda’s rocky coasts (MATE. 2005)..
Cliffs
Municipalities
Main Characteristics
Oued Z’hor
Oued Z’hor
It takes shape at the western edge of Oued Z'hor Beach over
a length of 2500 m.
Terhane
Khenag Mayoun
It is located to the west of Marset Zitoune Beach.
Rocky coast of
Tamanart
Collo
With a length of 100m, it separates between the two beaches
of Tamanart.
Marset zitoune
Khenag Mayoun
With a length of 920m, this cliff is located between Marset
Ezitoune Beach to the east and Oued Z'hor Beach to the west.
Zribet El habalet
Collo
This rocky coast takes shape to the west of Tamanart Beach
over a length of 4400m.
Sidi Yahia
Collo
It takes shape to the west of the Bay of Young Girls over a
length of 3260m.
Results & Discussion
73
IV.3.5.
Ecological assessment
Skikda’s marine biodiversity is equally impressive. The coastal waters are teeming with a wide
array of marine life, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and marine mammals. The area is
also known for its rich coral reefs and seagrass meadows, which provide essential habitats for
a variety of marine species. These marine ecosystems support local fishing communities and
contribute to the overall health and resilience of the marine environment.
The loss of marine biodiversity is a matter of great concern, as it disrupts vital ecological
processes, reduces the resilience of marine ecosystems, and threatens the stability of the planet.
It also has significant implications for human well-being, as we depend on healthy oceans for
food security, livelihoods, and cultural experiences.
Skikda has a wetland localisated in Benazzouz.
IV.3.5.1. The rocky coasts :
The rocky cliffs can be found primarily in the western area, spanning from the mouth of Oued
Z'hour in the west to Stora in the east. They extend along the coast of the Filfila municipality
and the eastern section of Cap de Fer in El-Marsa. These cliffs are characterized by their
steepness, with vertical variations exceeding 100 meters. Their total length is estimated to be
approximately 70 kilometers (MATE. 2005).
Table 10: The Skikda’s rocky coasts (MATE. 2005)..
Cliffs
Municipalities
Main Characteristics
Oued Z’hor
Oued Z’hor
It takes shape at the western edge of Oued Z'hor Beach over
a length of 2500 m.
Terhane
Khenag Mayoun
It is located to the west of Marset Zitoune Beach.
Rocky coast of
Tamanart
Collo
With a length of 100m, it separates between the two beaches
of Tamanart.
Marset zitoune
Khenag Mayoun
With a length of 920m, this cliff is located between Marset
Ezitoune Beach to the east and Oued Z'hor Beach to the west.
Zribet El habalet
Collo
This rocky coast takes shape to the west of Tamanart Beach
over a length of 4400m.
Sidi Yahia
Collo
It takes shape to the west of the Bay of Young Girls over a
length of 3260m.