Regional Legislative Decree No. 26/2003/A on the Natural Regional Reserve “Ilhéus das Formigas”. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, Série I-A, No. 122, 27 May 2003, pp. 3242–3245. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Policy/planning National parks Ecosystem preservation Zoning Standards Marine area Marine protected areas Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force five days after its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of 16 articles and one Annex, reclassifies the Natural Reserve “Ilhéus das Formigas” as the Natural Regional Reserve “Ilhéus das Formigas”. The new classification includes a marine protected area. The aim is to adopt protective measures for the marine community and habitats. In particular, the Decree defines the forbidden activities, such as fishing, scraping off geological or archaeological material. It also regulates the sanctions and penalties for infringement of its norms. The Annex provides the new delimitation of the protected area. Full text Portuguese Website www.diramb.gov.pt