THE NETWORK OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS IN SICILY
La rete delle aree marine protette della Sicilia
Stefano Donati
Favignana (TP), Italy
Egadi Islands Marine Protected Area
Director
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The italian network of MPAS
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Italy has the largest network of MPAS in Europe: 27 marine reserves, 1 sanctuary, 2 archaeological marine parks 2 national parks with protection at sea In total, it is planned to establish 54 Marine protected area
The network of Marine Protected Areas in Sicily - 1
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• Ustica island (1986)
• Egadi Islands (1991)
• Capo Gallo – Isola delle Femmine (2002)
• Pelagie Islands (2002)
• Plemmirio (2005)
• Ciclopi Islands (1989)
The network of Marine Protected Areas in Sicily - 2
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But 4 others are going to be established…
• Eolie Islands
• Pantelleria Island
• Vindicari marshes
• Capo Milazzo
Capo Milazzo
The network of Marine Protected Areas in Sicily - 3
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And 4 more are planned to be established…
• Monte Cofano promontory
• Stagnone di Marsala
• Acicastello Caves
• Capo Passero
So, in Sicily we might once have a network of 14 Marine protected areas!
Ustica Island Marine Protected Area Established in 1986, managed by the Municipality of Ustica
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16.000 hectares
14,5 km of coast
Distribuzione in percentuale delle zone interessate a
differente regime di tutela
Zona A
0%
Zona B
49%
Zona C
51%
Main Target: Corals, diving
Egadi Islands Marine Protected Area Established in 1991, managed by the Municipality of Favignana
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54.000 hectares
74 km of coast
Distribuzione in percentuale delle zone interessate a
differente regime di tutela
Zona A
2%
Zona B
5%
Zona C
41%
Zona D
52%
Main Target:
Posidonia, Monk seal
Capo Gallo – Isola delle Femmine Marine Protected Area Established in 2002, managed by a Consortium of local Authorities
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2.200 hectares
16 km of coast
Distribuzione in percentuale delle zone interessate a
differente regime di tutela
Zona A
4%Zona B
11%
Zona C
85%
Main Target: vermetid reefs
Pelagie Islands Marine Protected Area Established in 2002, managed by the Municipality of Lampedusa and Linosa
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4.100 hectares
46,5 km of coast
Zona A
2%Zona B
33%
Zona C
65%
Distribuzione in percentuale delle zone interessate a differente regime di tutela
Main Target: sea turtles
Ciclopi Islands Marine Protected Area Established in 1989, managed by a Consortium of local Authorities
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620 hectares
6,5 km of coast
Distribuzione in percentuale delle zone interessate a
differente regime di tutela
Zona A
3%
Zona B
35%
Zona C
62%
Main Target: education
Plemmirio Marine Protected Area Established in 2005, managed by a Consortium of local Authorities
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2.430 hectares
14,5 km of coast
Distribuzione in percentuale delle zone interessate a
differente regime di tutela
Zona A
5%
Zona B
52%
Zona C
43%
Main Target: submerged caves
Conclusions
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Sicily holds the richest network of Marine Protected Areas in Italy, counting 6 marine reserves all around the island, also involving many smal islands, while 8 more MPAS are bound to be established. Despite this, a new effort must be taken to make this network effective. Regional authority might take part, in the future, in this effort.
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Thank you