Potential Annex I sandbanks in UK offshore waters

The map shows areas of potential Annex I sandbank habitat in UK offshore waters. This has been achieved by identifying areas of sandy sediment in less than 20 metres water depth using bathymetry calculated to the Lowest Astronomical Tide Datum. Also displayed are areas of sandy sediment in less than 50 metres water depth that are attached to areas of sandy sediment in less than 20 metres water depth to give an idea of the possible extent of the deeper slopes of some of the larger sandbanks. These are areas where JNCC believe that Annex I sandbank might be present. Through offshore survey, JNCC is working to confirm the presence of Annex I sandbank in these areas and to identify those sites which merit selection as SACs. For information on the identification of Annex I sandbank SACs within 12 nautical miles of the coast, please contact the relevant country conservation agency.

Offshore Annex I Sandbank Shapefiles

If you would like information on the potential Annex I sandbank shapefiles please contact our offshore survey team. These shapefiles are subject to licensing agreements and therefore to obtain them you will need to purchase licences for British Geological Survey UK Seabed Sediments (Dig SBS 250K) and SeaZone Bathymetry data either in the form of a SeaZone Hydrospatial or SeaZone Bathymetry Topic Layer.