ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS: Marine Environmental Protection Areas (APA) from São Paulo State coastline were created by São Paulo State decree n° 53.525, 53.526 and 53.527 of 08/10/2008. Fishing with fishing trawlers, compressor or any life support equipment is prohibited, in any way, except the aera around Marine State Park of Laje de Santos where any type of fishing is not allowed, in accordance with Resolution SMA-21 of 16/04/2012.