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Decree No. 2016/8743 of the Council of Ministers on prohibition of diving in the locations of underwater cultural and natural assets.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 29717, 20 May 2016.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Cultural heritage Inland waters Use restrictions Risk assessment/management Marine protected areas Protected area EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Management/conservation Survey/mapping Territorial sea Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Council of Ministers decrees to prohibit diving, except for scientific purposes, in plotted locations on the attached map, until the locations of underwater cultural and natural assets are detected. The forbidden locations are plotted by the Office of Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography under the Turkish Naval Forces.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 2863 on the protection of cultural and natural assets.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983

Keyword: Basic legislation, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Expropriation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX