Decree setting up the submerged park situated in the waters of Gaiola, in the Gulf of Naples. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine protected areas Protected area Ecosystem preservation Zoning Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract On the basis of Act No. 388 of 23 december 2000, the present Decree sets up the submerged Park of Gaiola. The Park shall comprise the maritime waters adjacent to the promontory of Posillipo and the islands of Gaiola, which are delimited by a line joinig the latitude and longitude points referred to in article 2. The related coastal territories falling within the maritime domain shall be comprised too. The following aims shall be pursued: (a) environmental protection of the area concerned; (b) pr Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 394 laying down the legal framework for protected areas. Legislation | Italy | 1991 (1998) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Marine area, Management/conservation, Institution, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX