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EMPAFISH Booklet nº 2 Fishery regimes in Atlanto-Mediterranean European MPAs
MPA: Gulf of Castellammare
Location: 38°05’N 12°55’E (approx. centre point)
Country: Italy
Coastal/Island: Mixed inshore/offshore
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Total size: 20,000 ha (200 km )
Integral size: N/A
Year of establishment: 1990
Depth range: 0 – 500 m
Protection objectives: Fisheries enhancement
Type of MPA: Trawl ban
Habitats: Mud flats, sand, Posidonia oceanica
beds, rocky reefs, detritic
Socio-economic activities: All uses (including recreational and
professional fishing) are permitted,
except trawling
Activities Trawl Ban Area
Forbidden Trawl fishing
Restricted none
Allowed All uses other than trawling
Description of the fisheries in and around the MPA:
The Gulf of Castellammare fishery reserve was created through a
Regional Act to regenerate and enhance the demersal marine
resources, to achieve a sustainable fishery allowing local artisanal
fishermen to preserve their activity.
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