Salt water meets brackish water
Kullaberg is the name of a long, narrow peninsula with steep cliffs in northwest Skåne. The water off Kullaberg is saltier than in other parts of Öresund. The salt water comes in from the Kattegat and meets the brackish water from Öresund. This means that Kullaberg has a huge number of different species in its water, both those that like brackish water and those that like salt water.
The colourful fish Cuckoo Wrasse may be spotted in the waters of Kullaberg.
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The coral Dead man's hand may be found under the surface around Kullaberg.
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The harbour porpoise sometimes passes Kullaberg with its young.
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Great biodiversity
This area has a great diversity of such species as fish, starfish, crustaceans, snails, corals and mussels. If you’re lucky, you can also see porpoises with their calves! The sea around Kullaberg is a protected nature reserve due to its species diversity.
Cliffs around Kullaberg.
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Forests of algae creates nurseries for the inhabitants of the sea.
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The rocky surroundings of Kullaberg gives perfect hiding spots for lobsters.
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Caves and nurseries
Kullaberg is an area of steep cliffs. These continue down underneath the sea’s surface, where there are also a number of caves. Around the peninsula there are therefore many different environments for different kinds of species. Large underwater seaweed forests create the perfect nurseries for fish larvae and fry. Crevices provide perfect hiding places for lobsters.