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Critical Habitat Human problems caused by cetaceans (potential Status of protection
conflicts)
Capo Testa-Punta Falcone MPA,
proposed Proposed MPA

Maddalena Archipelago National park with proposed marine extension, in process of designation. There is also discussion
(Arcipelago della Maddalena) between Italy and France about combining Maddalena Archipelago National Park with Lavezzi
National Park with proposed Marine Reserve as a single transborder MPA.
marine extension, in process of
designation

MALTA

Dwejra Marine Conservation Area Existing conservation area

Cirkewwa Marine Conservation Proposed MPA is so small that at present it is unlikely to provide any benefit to cetaceans.
Area, proposed
Proposed MPA (in process of being confirmed); no data on size.
Delimara Marine Conservation
Area, proposed No proposals

ISRAEL Proposals; note that certain parts are already protected as SPAMIs: La Galite, Zembra &
Zembretta, Kneiss
Israeli Mediterranean Coast Existing MPA and SPAMI
Existing MPA and SPAMI
TUNISIA Existing MPA and SPAMI
Tunisian waters MPA proposals
No proposals known; studies needed.
La Galite MPA and SPAMI**
Zembra and Zembretta MPA and
SPAMI**
Kneiss MPA and SPAMI**

LIBYA Interactions with fisheries reported to be common
Tursiops habitats off Libya

ALGERIA