Regional Legislative Decree No. 9/99 regulating whale watching within Azorian waters. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 68/99 (I-A), 22 March 1999, pp. 1605-1613. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Tourism Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Legislative Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Regional Legislative Decree regulates whale watching within Azorian waters. It consists of 33 articles and 5 annexes establishing the requirements for cetacean watching in order to avoid marine mammal disturbing, to control Azorian whale population and to manage tourism excursions. Annexes list involved cetacean species and schedules specifying whale watching requirements. Full text Portuguese