Decree setting up the marine protected area to be known as “Isola dell’Asinara” Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Prohibited fishing area Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Protected area Zoning Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract By adopting this Decree, the Ministry of the Environment has provided for the establishment of the marine portected area to be known as “Isola dell’Asinara”, the boundaries of which are defined by a line joining the points referred to in article 2. The area shall be divided for protection purposes into Zone A (Total Reserve), Zone B (General Reserve) and Zone C (Partial Reserve). The following aims shall be pursued: (a) environmental protection of the marine area concerned; (b) protection and im Full text Italian Website www.minambiente.it