The Molochny Estuary is a water-swamp locality of international significance located in the Zaporizhzhya region of Ukraine. It is situated in the southern part of the Molochnaya River valley and is separated from the Sea of Azov by sand barriers. The estuary covers an area of 19,000 hectares and is connected to the Sea of Azov via an artificial channel. It contains unique landscapes such as ravines, sandy areas, gullies, and salt meadows that support a diverse array of flora and fauna, including many water bird species.

1. The Molochny estuary – Water-swamp locality (wetlands) of international significance in Zaporizhzhya region: the status and biodiversity Dolinny Vladislav

2. Water swamp locality of international significance

4. Wetlands of international significance The Molochny Estuary -

9. Flora Картосхема ландшафтных комплексов Black sea ear Thistle Flaxen grass European salt grass Reed Artificial forestrations

10. Fish in the Molochny Estuary Bullhead fish Атерина

11. Fish in the Molochny Estuary Сингиль Flatfish

12. Fish in the Molochny Estuary

13. The birds of the Molochny Estuary The map of localization of water birds Sandstone bird seagulls

14. Flora and fauna call SOS

15. Prior Significance of WSL ( wetlands) The 1 st level natural resort The 2 nd level producer’s cooperation, esthetical

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