Decree-Law No. 68/2012 creating the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, 1.ª série, No. 57, 20 March 2012, pp. 1277-1281. Subject Air & atmosphere, Sea Keyword Institution Research Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the first day of the month following its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, consisting of 19 articles, creates the Portuguese Institution of Sea and Atmosphere (so called IPMA), which competencies are under the Ministry of Agriculture, Sea, Environment and Land planning. The duties and responsibilities of this Institution deal with the following: sciences and technologies in marine resources sector, fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing industries, meteorology, climate, marine biology, marine geophysics, maritime services and safety in order to contribute to the development of new areas of activity and uses of the Atlantic Ocean. Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt