TIRANA, August 29/ATA/- Karaburun-Sazan is the first marine protected area created along the Albanian coast.
This area is known for its high and unique values of marine biodiversity and great potential for sustainable development of Vlora region.
The long-term conservation objectives of the marine protected area are intended to ensure the protection and maintenance of biological diversity, while at the same time ensuring a sustainable flow of natural products and services, in support of development of the communities living in the coastal area.
The project of “Improvement of the Effectiveness of Coverage and Management of Marine and Coastal Protected Areas” funded by the GEF and the Italian government has funded capacity building and created the necessary work environments.
In context of the projects there have been implemented several interventions to ease access into the Marine Park like the restructuring of St. Vasil anchor bank; establishment of a table system in order to inform visitors and so on.
The main results of the project are related to improvement of bio-geographical representation of marine and coastal protected areas and the improved management of these areas, strengthening of institutional structures and capacity building. Partners of this project are Vlora Agency of Protected Areas, Ministry of Tourism and Environment, local authorities and the Civil Society. /e.xh/j.p/p.s./
