PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WHEN TANKERS LIE AT PORTS. THE CASE OF PYLOS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MARINE PROTECTION ZONES (original) (raw)

Pylos bay is considered an area of scientific, archaeological, cultural, economic and environmental significance. During the last decade a rapid development of recreation and other tourism activities has been noticed. However, this sea area is quite often visited by tankers for operational purposes. The specific character of the sea area and the conflicts of interests originating from different uses that arise demand the enforcement of management tools for the conservation and allocation of resources. This paper describes the marine protection areas established in the Mediterranean Sea both at the international and regional levels, puts emphasis on the most important pollution incidents that have occurred in Pylos sea-area along with the impacts to the environment and proposes the adoption of specific managerial and legal measures for its protection 1 .

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