Sjeverna obala od rta Pusta u uvali Sobra do rta Stoba kod uvale Okuklje s otocima i akvatorijem, Marine site of community importance in the Mljet Channel, Croatia.
The Sjeverna obala od rta Pusta u uvali Sobra do rta Stoba kod uvale Okuklje s otocima i akvatorijem is a 244.53-hectare marine site of community importance in the City of Ston, Dubrovnik-Neretva County. It covers only sea surface along the northern coast of Mljet between Sobra and Okuklje, centred at 42.74°N 17.637°E, and borders the larger Lastovski i Mljetski kanal site to the north.
The site was declared a site of community importance in July 2013, covering 244.53 hectares entirely at sea. It lies in the Mediterranean marine ecoregion and was listed for two natural habitat types: shallow bays and Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds. The number of protected species behind the designation was not stated.
The waters here are part of fishing communities' daily practice, with locals maintaining knowledge passed down through families about where and when to fish.
The easiest way to explore this area is by joining boat tours from nearby coastal towns where operators offer regular excursions. Water clarity and calm conditions are best during warmer months, making visits more comfortable.
The site covers 244.53 hectares and is entirely marine, lying between Cape Pusta in Sobra Bay and Cape Stoba near Okuklje Bay. Two habitat types are recorded for it: shallow bays and Posidonia beds. It borders the larger Lastovo-Mljet Channel site to the north.
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