Candidatura Reserva da Biosfera - Santana Madeira Biosfera

management of biological resources and activities,. Thus and in order to reduce the
impacts and potential threats some relevant management measures should be taken:
Regulate marine-touristic activities of dolphin & whale and sea birds watching in order to
reduce the pressures of tourism on marine wildlife.
Increase knowledge about fauna and flora species and assess their population dynamics.
Define marine protected areas for cetaceans and seabirds.
Enhance surveillance and enforcement of the legislation defined for the area.
Control exotic species of plants and animals in the area of seacliff.
Assess the health of native biological communities and guarantee their maintenance.
Schedule and plan activities to aggregate extraction of geological materials from the
stream bed to minimize their transport to the marine area.
Figure 54. Exhibition about the natural patrimony and its importance
102 Application of Santana, Madeira to Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO - MAB