Presidential Order No. 617 on the protection of marine turtles. Country/Territory Greece Document type Regulation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 163, Part I, 18 July 1980, pp. 1990 and 1991. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Aquatic animals Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Turtles Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes as from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Order prohibits within the entire national territory fishing of the following marine turtle species: "Caretta Caretta", "Chelonia Mydas" and "Dermochelys Coriacea". Collection of young turtles and destroy of eggs is also prohibited. Full text Greek