Location
Key Information
| 151 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 152 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
- Commercial marine life removal is prohibited
- Both commercial and recreational marine life removal are heavily restricted
- Recreational marine life removal is prohibited, and commercial marine life removal is restricted
Boundary: European Environment Agency - CDDA (Unmodified)
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Last updated on 03 August 2021.
Purpose
To ensure the development of natural communities, and to preserve and restore the semi-natural habitats.
Species of Concern: eurasian otter, arctic tern, red-necked phalarope, plover
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
1. It is forbidden to navigate the waters without consent from the protected area manager.
2. It is prohibited to navigate within the 200-meter mide water area, with exceptions for scientific research and surveillance purposes.
3. Entry is prohibited with exceptions for approved scientific research, surveillance and rescue.
4. Economic activities and the use of natural resources are prohibited.
5. Recreational fishing with traps is prohibited, except from July 1 to November 15.
6. The use of water scooters, windsurfers, water bikes, water skis and floating rafts is prohibited in the protected area. These restrictions do not apply to scientific fieldwork, monitoring and rescue.
Allowed
1. Commercial fishing using traps, gill nets, and longlines is allowed during the year. Recreational fishing is allowed from July 1 to November 15.
2. Movement of floating craft within the protected area is permitted with the consent of the administrator of the protected area, with the maximum authorized speed being 15 knots.