The Pakleni Islands face growing pressures from tourism-related activities, including anchoring, coastal development, and fishing, which is resulting in environmental degradation and a decline in marine biodiversity. There is a need to establish zones of strict protection to mitigate these pressures and ensure more effective management of the entire area.
Aware of the ongoing environmental degradation, Public Institution More i krš has decided to develop bylaws and guidelines for the establishment and management of MPA’s and Special Reserves and to conduct thorough consultations with the local fishing communities to assess values, usage patterns, and support levels for extending protection to the marine environment.
OBJECTIVES
- To extend the protection of the marine areas of the Pakleni Islands and better regulate fishing, anchoring, and illegal activities.
- To establish smaller areas of strict protection within the MPA’s and consequently preserve biodiversity and sensitive habitats.
- To engage with local fishing communities, scientific experts, tourism operators, and other stakeholders in the planning process and make sure their perspectives are considered.
- To improve the regulation of nautical tourism, especially anchoring, to minimize negative environmental impact and support sustainable tourism development
ACTIVITIES
IMPACT AREAS
Preservation and enhancement of marine biodiversity, protection of fragile habitats like gorgonian coral reefs, and sustainable mitigation of climate change impacts.
Engage local stakeholders in decision-making processes, enhance community awareness of marine conservation issues, and ensure sustainable livelihoods for the fishing and tourism industries.
Potential long-term benefits from improved fish stocks due to stricter protection measures, enhanced tourism opportunities through sustainable practices, and increased resilience of coastal communities to environmental changes. Sustainable growth of marine tourism sectors which are supported by well-managed and preserved marine environments.