The institution of the Marine Protected Area Egadi islands dates back to the distant December 1991, but over the years it has experienced moments of oblivion, sometimes remaining a sea park only on paper.
From the 2001 The Municipality of Favignana has formally assumed responsibility for direct management, starting a difficult process that initially moved between lights and shadows.
Starting from 2009 A new course has been given, resulted in 2010 with the approval of the regulation of the protected marine area, and in recent years there has been a concrete relaunch of the institution, which allowed to implement the protection purposes for which the largest marine reserve in Europe was born.
It was very laborious, In these years, recover management solidity and credibility, mend institutional relations, re-establish the dialogue with the world of research and create a relationship of trust with Egadine citizenship and the multiple socio-economic operators who work within it.
Today we can say that unexpected results have been achieved, worthy of appreciation, and that the future reserves other promising goals. The biological diversity and the many natural habitats that we find at Egadi are an immense heritage, which allows us to focus our economy on sustainable tourism, able to help us maintain these lasting values over time.
Also for this, with the precious scientific contribution of the University of Palermo, The choice to focus on the enhancement of underwater activities was born, outlining with this volume the underwater itineraries for diving and snorkeling, In order to open experts and enthusiasts of the sector, as well as to tourists, to the swimmers and the users of the sea less experienced, The scenario of some of the most fascinating diving points of our archipelago. Enjoy the reading !
Giuseppe Pagoto,
Mayor of the Egadi and President Amp Egadi
Presentation of the volume of Unipa: Amp Egadi of June 2014
