The Lagoon of Lesina (41.88N and 15.45E; Fig. 1), situated on
the southern Adriatic coast of Italy (Fig. 1), is characterised by
shallow waters (0.7–1.5 m) and limited exchanges with the sea,
features which it shares with many other Mediterranean lagoons.
The Lagoon lies within the Gargano National Park and in 1995 was
declared a Site of Community Importance (IT9110015).