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Ministerial Decree approving the Special Zakinthos Port Regulation No. 19 establishing measures for the protection of the Caretta-Caretta sea turtle.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 585, Part II, 29 July 1991, p. 5086.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Aquaculture Fishing gear/fishing method Marine protected areas Protected fishing area Seasons Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Marine area Protected area Coastal zone management Endangered species Turtles
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Special Zakinthos Port Regulation with which prohibition of fishing is imposed within the Laganas Gulf, as a means to protect the Caretta-Caretta sea turtle. More specifically, fishing with any fishing gear is prohibited within the core protection zone of the Laganas Gulf, from 1 May to 31 October yearly. Fishing is prohibited also within the peripheral protection zone of the gulf. The installation of cages for aquaculture is prohibited in both zones. Exceptions to these measures are established in article 4. The geographic coordinates of the zones are laid down in the Decree.

Full text
Greek
Website
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