Ministerial Decree establishing the marine protected area of Portofino. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine protected areas Protected area Ecosystem preservation Zoning Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract In compliance with Act No. 979 of 1982 on sea safeguarding, this Ministerial Decree provides for the establishment of the Portofino marine portected area. Article 2 of the Decree sets out the points for the demarcation of this marine area. Article 3 specifies the aims pursued by establishing the marine area, which are the following: a) the protection of the environment; b) the protection and promotion of biological resources; c) the dissemination of information concerning the ecological and biological aspects of marine areas; d) the promotion of educational programmes; e) the development of studies and scientific researchs regarding ecological issues, marine biology and environment protection. Article 4 prohibits any activity which may interfere with the protection of the environment and the achievement of the aims pursued by this Decree. It prohibits in particular: hunting; introduction of animal and vegetable species other than autochthonous species; waste discharge; introduction of weapons or any kind of capture means as well as toxic substances and pollutants. Further provisions concern the subdivision of the marine area into Zone A, Zone B and Zone C, delimited in accordance with the points listed out by paragraphs 2, 4 and 7 of article 4 respectively. Article 5 refers to the management of the protected marine area. 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, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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