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Resolution Conama No. 10 establishing protected areas for the laying down of marine turtles' eggs.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Turtles Marine protected areas Protection of species
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Resolution establishes protected areas for the laying down of marine turtles' eggs. It consists of 4 articles specifying geographical areas to be considered as protected zones caused by the aforementioned purpose. This Decision lists envolved marine turtle species: "Dermochelys coriacea", "Chelonia midas", "Eretmochelys imbricata", "Lepidochelys olivacea" and "Caretta caretta" as well as competent authority (Tamar) entitled of carrying out controls in this sector.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.terravista.pt