Regional Decree No. 8/2020/M approving the structure of the Regional Secretariat for Sea and Fisheries. Country/Territory Madeira Islands (Portugal) Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Series, No. 13, 20 January 2020. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Institution Agricultural development Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Aquaculture Authorization/permit Management/conservation Marine area Coastal zone management Entry into force notes This Regional Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Regional Decree, consisting of 17 articles divided into five chapters and two Annexes, approves the Regional Secretariat for Sea and Fisheries (SRMar). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of SRMar, as the department of the Regional Government that defines and executes regional policy in the fields of fisheries, aquaculture, enhancement and sustainability of marine resources, exploration and research of the sea, licensing of marine uses, and sea, artificial reefs, coordination of the Regional Policy for the Sea, management of the Community Sea and Fisheries Funds and coordination with the National Maritime Authority and other entities that make up the Maritime Authority and Fisheries Inspection System, from a global perspective and sustainable development. In addition, it aims at ensuring the planning and coordination of the application of national and European Union funds to them. Full text Portuguese Website dre.pt References - Legislation Repealed by Regional Regulatory Decree No. 3/2024/M approving the organization of the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Sea and Fisheries. Legislation | Madeira Islands (Portugal) | 2024 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution, Access-to-information, Research, Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Marine area, Coastal zone management Source: FAO, FAOLEX