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 www.et.gr