The coastal zone starting from the middle of the Kefallinia - Ithaca channel and extending to the SW of Kefallinia (Cape Gero Gompos) and the N. Ithaca (Cape Drakou Pidima) is an important area for the Mediterranean Monk Seal, several ceatacean species and the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta). The zone extends from the 200-isobath to a narrow terrestrial band of 50m width. The site comprises extended Posidonia beds (Posidonion oceanicae) in very good conservation status, large shallow inlets and bays, marine caves and sea cliffs. Source: Natura2000 viewer, European Comission.