Area marina protetta Santa Maria di Castellabate, Marine protected area in Province of Salerno, Italy
The Santa Maria di Castellabate marine protected area spans 7,095 hectares along the Tyrrhenian Sea, featuring rocky coastlines and underwater caves.
Following scientific studies of the marine ecosystem between Tresino and Licosa in the 1960s, the area received official protection status in 2009.
The National Park of Cilento manages educational programs about marine conservation, focusing on the local underwater flora and fauna species.
The protected area divides into three distinct zones with specific regulations for activities such as swimming, diving, and boating.
Scientists discovered a new crustacean species called Syriella castellabatensis within the reserve's waters, demonstrating its biodiversity value.
Location: Province of Salerno
Inception: 2009
Website: http://comune.castellabate.sa.it/larea-marina-protetta.html
GPS coordinates: 40.27190,14.93930
Latest update: March 15, 2025 02:09
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