Western Celtic Sea (HAs 18;19;20) — water body quality
near Courtmacsherry, Cork
Western Celtic Sea (HAs 18;19;20) is a coastal water in Cork, near Courtmacsherry, covering 511.7 km².
Official classification
High
Assessed 2026
Under the EU Water Framework Directive, high ecological status means the plant and animal life here, together with the physical and chemical condition of the water, show little or no departure from what would be expected in a water body of this type with almost no human impact.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Western Celtic Sea (HAs 18;19;20) | High |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- Coastal water
- Area
- 511.7 km²
- County
- Cork
- Location
- 51.6225, -8.6583
Others in Cork
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