Regional Decree No. 407-PP/13 validating the Regulation on state natural (fishery) reserve of regional significance “Varzugsky”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Murmansk Document type Regulation Date 2005 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Molluscs Stock enhancement/repopulation Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract State natural (fishery) reserve of regional significance “Varzugsky” fulfils the functions of conservation, restoration, reproduction and rational use of valuable species of the wild fauna, preserving the habitat of the European pearl oyster, maintenance of general ecological balance, habitat-forming natural environment, migration routes for valuable fish species. It shall perform the following functions: (a) scientific research; (b) conservation of natural landscapes; (c) prevention of pollutio Full text Russian Website www.kolvica.ru