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The Legal Report on the Interpretation of Article 26 of Law 5/2023, prepared by ClientEarth under the MED30 initiative, warns that many Natura 2000 marine sites and other protected areas lack specific fisheries measures, compromising the conservation of vulnerable habitats and species.
The report highlights that the recent Royal Decree 531/2025, which designates new Special Areas of Conservation in the Mediterranean, fails to include concrete fishing restrictions, breaching European and national obligations.
ClientEarth calls for stronger coordination between ministries and the adoption of management plans with clear objectives and effective measures to ensure Spain meets its international commitments and protects 30% of the Mediterranean by 2030.
The executive summary of the report translated into English is available on this page.