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Ligurian Sea Cetacean Sanctuary

Naturschutzgebiet Protected area Protected marine zone Tentative World Heritage Site

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Ligurian Sea Cetacean Sanctuary, Marine protected area in Ligurian Sea, Italy.

The sanctuary extends across 87,500 square kilometers of Mediterranean waters between Italy, France, and Monaco, protecting numerous cetacean species.

The area received official protection status in 1999 through international agreements between Italy, France, and Monaco to preserve marine mammals.

Research stations within the sanctuary conduct regular studies of whale populations while educating visitors about Mediterranean marine life conservation.

Certified boat operators from ports in Genoa, Savona, and Viareggio provide guided tours from April to October for cetacean observation.

The protected zone contains twelve different cetacean species, including sperm whales, common dolphins, and fin whales in their natural habitat.

Inception: 1999

Website: http://sanctuaire-pelagos.org

GPS coordinates: 43.00000,9.00000

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39

Photo author: Jose Antonio
Photo license: CC BY 3.0

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