Marine Environmental Protection Areas (APA) from São Paulo state coastline were created by decree nº 53.525, 53.526 and 53.527 of 08/10/2008. Fishing with fishing trawlers, air compressor or any life support equipment is prohibited, in any way, except the area 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.