Regulation No. 10/2001, approving the Aquatic Resource Development and Protection Measure. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Agricultural development Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The day after publication Abstract This Regulation promotes the Fishing Operational Program (MARE) sustainable development programme for the fishing sector, it envisages the protection and development of aquatic resources, aquaculture, fishing harbours, transformation and commercialization. This programme aims to protect juvenile fish and increase aquatic resource potential in coastline fishing zones. This measure gives continuity to previous experiences in the 1990’s with the installation of artificial reefs by the Algarve coast Full text Portuguese