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The marine flora and fauna in this region are exceptionally abundant and diverse,
encompassing a remarkable 809 species.
IV.3.5.3.3. Continental shelf
The Skikda's continental shelf receives water from multiple rivers, including
Oued El Kebir and Oued Saf Saf. It is a well-developed continental shelf, with a
width of 12 km facing Oued Kebir and 10 km in the Gulf of Stora. Even in front
of Cape Est, the width remains considerable, and it reduces to 1.8 km near Cape
de Fer.
The sedimentology of the area exhibits distinct characteristics. Coarse sands
dominate the region between 0 and 15 meters deep, while fine to medium sands
are prevalent in the 15 to 25-meter depth range. Beyond that, the seabed is covered
with muddy deposits.
IV.3.5.3.4. The beaches
Table 14: Beaches of Skikda (MATE. 2005).
Beach
Municip
alities
Main caracteristics
Sidi
Akacha
El Marsa It is a straight beach composed exclusively of pebbles, with a length
of 5000 meters and an average width of 5 meters. It is bordered at
the back by the road.
Boumerou
ne
El Marsa The Boumerouane beach is rocky in nature and extends for a length
of 100 meters.
Marsa
El Marsa It is a sandy beach located to the east of Port El Marsa, which has a
cross-sectional profile over a length of 500 meters and a width of
20 meters.
Marsadell
e
El Marsa This beach extends for a length of 500 meters. Its fine sand is mixed
with very fine golden particles. Constructions are reported in the
back of the beach. This beach is characterized by small-scale fishing
activities, which constitute the main source of income for the