Decree No. 7/16349 of the Council of Ministers on the declaration for particular protected areas. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 1978 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 16415, 27 September 1978. Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Coastal zone management Marine area Protected area Management/conservation Marine protected areas Protection of environment Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract Upon the request of the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communication, The Council of Ministers decrees to declare some areas as protected areas which are plotted in the map attached to this Decree. This Decree aims at environmental protection, protection of marine environment and effective coastal zone management. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Harbour Act No. 618. Legislation | Türkiye | 1925 Keyword: Basic legislation, Governance, Harbour, Management/conservation, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX