Ministerial Decree establishing the marine protected area of Portofino.

Subject

Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine protected areas Protected area Ecosystem preservation Zoning

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, 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 biol

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Italy | 1982

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protected area, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Disasters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX