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Inter-Ministerial Decree creating the marine nature reserve "Isole Tremiti".

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 295, 19 December 1989.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine protected areas Marine area Protected area Zoning
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decree has enterd into force on 20 December 1989.
Abstract

The present Decree establishes the marine nature reserve "Isole Tremiti" with a view to achieving the purposes defined by Act No. 979 of 31 December 1982, which include the environmental protection and the conservation and improvement of biological resources as well as fish repopulation. The marine area is demarcated by a line joining the points referred to in article 4. The area is divided into three zones (Zones A, B, C) in which certain activities, such as professional and sport fishing as well as navigation, are prohibited for protective purposes. Surveillance functions are entrusted to the Harbour's Master of Manfredonia.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.minambiente.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 979 making provisions for the safeguard of the sea.

Legislation | Italy | 1982

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protected area, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX