Government Notice No. 851 of 2010 on Special Areas of Conservation of International Importance. Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine protected areas Protected area Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract In accordance with the provisions of the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations of 2006, by virtue of this Notice the Malta Development and Planning Authority declares certain sites (namely marine areas) to be Special Areas of Conservation of International Importance. Full text English Website www.mepa.org.mt References - Legislation Implements Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations, 2006 (L.N. 311 of 2006). Legislation | Malta | 2006 Keyword: Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Ex-situ conservation, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Alien species, Genetic resources, Policy/planning, Research, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, PIC-prior informed consent Source: FAO, FAOLEX