Regulation on the designation of diving areas for sports and tourism purposes in underwater cultural heritage sites.

This Regulation lays down rules for the preservation of underwater cultural heritage sites while promoting dive tourism. To this end, this Regulation sets forth provisions on the establishment, duties and working principles of Underwater Conservation Commission and the designation of diving areas for sports and tourism purposes in underwater cultural heritage sites. This Regulation shall not apply to diving for scientific purposes. In case underwater cultural heritage sites coincide with a protected area, the relevant conservation regional board or the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization Regional Assets Protection Commission should be informed.