Ministerial Decree establishing the "Portofino" natural marine protected area.

Subject

Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Prohibited fishing area Marine protected areas Protected area EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Institution

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Decree establishes the "Portofino" natural marine area and concerns: a) the environmental protection of the area, b) the management and conservation of biological resources, c) the adoption of educational programmes for the development of an ecological and marine culture, d) the development of scientific research programmes for the protection of the marine and natural environment, e) the promotion of a environmentally compatible economic development. The possession, hunting and damaging of

Full text

Italian

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX