Location of saltwater or fresh/saltwater aquaculture facilities, differentiated for molluscs, fish and crustaceans.

Location of authorised Wind Farms in Italy

Distribution of concession areas for the production of hydrocarbons at sea. Hydrocarbon exploration, research and production activities in Italy are governed by Law No. 6 of 11...

Distribution of marine zones open to hydrocarbon exploration and production at sea in Italy Mining rights for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons at sea are granted...

Italian territorial waters boundary

The three polygons corresponding to the sub-divisions of the Adriatic Sea (North, Central and South Adriatic) for the MSFD.

The layer represents the distribution of potential new Italian marine/coastal Natura 2000 areas.

Distribution of marine-coastal benthic habitats as described in the 4th National Report under Art. 17 of the Habitats Directive. Data are represented aggregated on a 10x10 km grid

The layer represents the distribution of Italian marine/coastal Natura 2000 areas.

Location of natural areas and reserves, differentiated into marine (protected and of international interest) and coastal.

Buffer of survey points for underwater heritage such as wrecks, archaeological and architectural heritage.

Polygons that represent the areas covered by specific plans of ports development (PRP Piano Regolatore Portuale) and thus not interested by MSP planning. The legal status of the...

Average annual fishing effort in Italy

Distribution of hydrocarbon exploration licence areas at sea. Hydrocarbon exploration, research and production activities in Italy are governed by Law No. 6 of 11 January 1957,...

Distribution of mammal target species in Italian marine-coastal areas as described in the 4th National Report under Art. 17 of the Habitats Directive. Data are represented...

Distribution of reptile target species in marine-coastal areas of Italy as described in the 4th National Report under Art. 17 of the Habitats Directive. Data are represented...

Distribution of invertebrates target species in Italian marine-coastal areas as described in the 4th National Report under Art. 17 of the Habitats Directive. Data are...

Union of areas of sandy deposits/sediments at sea

The layer represents the distribution of the proposed Italian marine/coastal Natura 2000 areas.

The layer represents the distribution and main characteristics of research and experimentation sites on the Italian seas and coasts.