Med protection initiatives (management and conservation areas)

Combination MPAs and monitoring stations for biodiversity elements

Proposed regional conservation areas in the Mediterranean

In order to assess the connectivity oceanographic data will be used. A shape map will be created combining data on MPAs adequacy and distribution of MPAs and temperature, currents seasonal GIS layers (The temperature and currents are INGV climatological products made available to CH2.

Shape file with the layers containing the information as in Product CH2-1 and depth/biological zones. Fisheries Restricted Areas with specifics on the prohibitions and the type of closure.

Combination of bathymetry, light, MPAs, Natura sites, seagrass distributions, Coralligenous formations, Mediterranean Cetaceans, Marine caves, Transitional water bodies

Proposed regional conservation areas in the Mediterranean

Combination MPAs and monitoring stations for biodiversity elements

Shape file with the layers containing the information as in Product CH2-1 and depth/biological zones. Fisheries Restricted Areas with specifics on the prohibitions and the type of closure.

Med protection initiatives (management and conservation areas)