Partner: Estonian Environmental Board
Contact: Kadri Paomees, kadri.paomees@keskkonnaamet.ee
Sea-basin:
Baltic Sea
Country:
Estonia
Targets:
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Estonian Living Lab – Väike väin (limited-conservation area, also Natura 2000 area (SPA and SAC))
Area covered – 16 751.9 ha
Management status – there is management plan
Important biodiversity – threatened species and habitats
Facts – Väike Strait (Estonian: Väike väin) is a strait in Estonia, between the islands Muhu and Saaremaa. The strait is part of Väinameri and is characterized by lots of islets and shoals. The strait is two to four kilometres wide and generally less than three metres deep. The dam Väinatamm (Estonian largest causeway (opened in 1896)) crosses the strait and provides a road between the islands.