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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
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