Rdum Majjiesa to Ras ir-Raħeb marine protected area

Malta's first marine protected area (designated 2005), a Natura 2000 marine Special Area of Conservation on the north-west coast of Malta between Rdum Majjiesa (Mellieħa) and Ras ir-Raħeb, protecting Posidonia oceanica meadows and reef habitat. As a marine conservation area, spearfishing and benthic fishing gears are subject to conservation measures.