Decree-Law No. 68/2012 creating the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere. País/Territorio Portugal Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Diário da República, 1.ª série, No. 57, 20 March 2012, pp. 1277-1281. Materia Aire y atmósfera, Mar Palabra clave Institución Investigación Área geográphica Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Meridional Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the first day of the month following its publication. Resumen This Decree-Law, consisting of 19 articles, creates the Portuguese Institution of Sea and Atmosphere (so called IPMA), which competencies are under the Ministry of Agriculture, Sea, Environment and Land planning. The duties and responsibilities of this Institution deal with the following: sciences and technologies in marine resources sector, fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing industries, meteorology, climate, marine biology, marine geophysics, maritime services and safety in order to contribute to the development of new areas of activity and uses of the Atlantic Ocean. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.dre.pt