Legal Framework for the Protection of Marine Biodiversity in Algeria: Challenges and Perspectives

This research paper examines and assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of Algerian national legisla-tion in protecting marine biodiversity, which is increasingly threatened by human activities and natural factors. In response to these growing threats, legislative interventions have become imperative to pre-serve marine ecosystems and ensure environmental sustainability. In alignment with national policy ob-jectives, the Algerian legislator has enacted several legal instruments that address the protection of ma-rine biodiversity. This study critically analyzes the scope, strengths, and limitations of these legislative frameworks, with a particular focus on their implementation and compatibility with international envi-ronmental standards. Marine biodiversity has emerged as one of the most pressing issues of our time, drawing increasing atten-tion from scientists, environmental experts, and legal scholars alike. It is recognized as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development across both developed and developing nations. Today, marine biodi-versity faces a range of threats whose effects are becoming alarmingly evident across ecosystems. Among the most severe of these threats are marine pollution caused by human activities and biological invasions in marine environments.