User:Annikaeemeli/Seal reserves in Finland

There are seven seal reserves in Finland. Their total area is 188 square kilometers. The reserves were established in 2001 to protect Grey Seals and their habitats. Protected areas are located in Kemi, Inkoo, Kirkkonummi, Kustavi, Mustasaari, Parainen and Porvoo. They are part of Natura 2000 network.

The boundaries of the protected areas are at least one nautical mile from islets the seals like to use. Hunting is forbidden in the reserves, and fishing has been restricted.