The Sanctuary is the only international marine area dedicated to the protection of marine mammals and their habitats in the Mediterranean Sea and was established by a multilateral agreement signed by France, Italy, and Monaco, in Rome, in 1999, and which came into force in 2002.<\/p>\n
The waters of the area are the scene of an extraordinary spectacle. Every day, you can witness exciting sightings: Cetaceans dancing under the sparkling surface, dolphins playing in the waves and curiously approaching the boats, turtles and colorful fish mingling among the intricate underwater gardens, in an explosion of life and colors.<\/p>\n
Small fishing villages and picturesque towns overlook this natural sanctuary, where the harmony between man and the sea has been respected for generations. Maritime traditions are intertwined with environmental conservation, creating an indissoluble bond between the local community and valuable marine life.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong> Find out more and donate to support its protection
\nhttps:\/\/pelagos-sanctuary.org\/it\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]How to reach it
\n<\/strong> The Pelagos Sanctuary extends from the French Riviera to Tuscany, forming a triangle with the tip of Sardinia.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Fun Fact
\n<\/strong> The Mediterranean Sea<\/strong><\/em> is a favorable environment for marine mammals, where they have been present since ancient times, for approximately 65 million years according to estimates.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"