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