PMAS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
A Protected Marine Area (PMA) refers to a delineated space, in the sea or on the shore, whose role is to ensure the long-term conservation of the species and ecosystems that it houses, and to ensure that its marine resources are used and managed sustainably.
In the Mediterranean Sea, where the biodiversity is exceptional, there are over 1200 protected areas, representing 7% of its surface area, but the lack of human and financial resources sometimes means they cannot be managed effectively.