Nacionalni park Mljet

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Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
National Park; Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive)
LOCATED IN
Croatia
AREA
21 km2 MARINE AREA
53 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Public institution Mljet National Park
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
Several species- or gear-specific restrictions apply, or:
  • 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
DATA SOURCE(S)

Regulations: https://np-mljet.hr

Boundary: European Environment Agency - CDDA (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

2.0

LAST REVIEWED

June 2024

OTHER DATABASES
World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 2520; 555578824

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Purpose

The Mljet National Park is the oldest marine protected area in the Mediterranean. The park was established to protect the beautiful landscape and rich and diverse wildlife.

Species of Concern: European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis); Audouin’s gull (Larus audouinii); Common tern (Sterna hirundo); European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus); Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus); Tawny owl (Strix aluco); Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

Regulations Summary

Ograničenja

IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
1. Any damage, destruction, removal and alienation of anthropological finds and material remains of different cultures, archaeological and fossil finds, and cultural-historical buildings and cultural monuments.
2. Any deterioration in the quality of the sea and undersea, and their pollution.
3. Disposal of all types of waste, except in designated places.
4. Picking, collecting, removing from the habitat and damaging plants.
5. Lighting a fire outdoors.
6. Smoking except in designated areas.
7. Dispersing, chasing, harassing, capturing, injuring and killing animal species.
8. Carrying and using firearms, as well as other means suitable for hunting (bow, arrows, traps, hunting nets, etc.)
9. Fishing is prohibited, except with special permission from the Institution.
10. Fishing is completely prohibited in Mali and Veliko Jezera, and in the Soline channel.
11. Moving through the forests of the National Park at night.
12. Camping or camping.
13. Carrying out underwater activities in the Small and Great Lakes (diving).
14. Entrance to the Park without a ticket.

It is prohibited to carry out commercial fishing and small coastal fishing in parts of the sea that are protected in the category of national park.

dopušteno

Some activities may be permitted in accordance with applicable regulations.

Governing Regulations