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November 5, Fineko/abc.az. Work has begun in Azerbaijan on the creation of the country's first marine national park.

Deputy Head of the Biological Diversity Protection Service of Azerbaijan Rashad Allahverdiyev made the above-said statement  during panel discussions at the aquaculture forum.

According to Allahverdiyev, the marine area will be included in the boundaries of the national park.

"This involves ensuring the protection of the marine area, conducting appropriate raids on its territory and preventing illegal fishing," Allahverdiyev said.