Presidential Decree No. 861 on institution of marine protected area Danube biosphere reserve. Country/Territory Ukraine Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Marine protected areas Research Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Geographical area Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Basin Black Sea Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The President declares marine protected area Danube biosphere reserve of national significance natural delimited area of the Black Sea of the total area of 46402, 9 square hectares (geographic coordinates are specified) on condition of permanent tenure. The aforesaid marine protected area shall be transferred under the jurisdiction of the National Academy of Sciences that must submit application to UNESCO for the inclusion of Danube biosphere reserve in the international network of biosphere reserves. Full text Ukrainian Website zakon3.rada.gov.ua