Ligurian Sea Cetacean Sanctuary, Cetacean sanctuary in Ligurian Sea.
The Pelagos Sanctuary is a marine protected area located in the Ligurian Sea, shared by France and Italy.
Established in 1999, it serves as one of the primary habitats for cetaceans in the Mediterranean.
The sanctuary also plays a significant role in Mediterranean cultures with much respected and followed efforts to preserve biodiversity.
The area is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is open to visitors interested in marine life.
This is the only high seas conservation area created by a treaty between nations.
Inception: 1999
Website: sanctuaire-pelagos.org
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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