The prestigious Blue Flag will be displayed this year on eighteen of Montenegro's beaches, demonstrating they have met the demanding criteria stipulated by this global environmental campaign. The Blue Flag is a symbol of high ecological standards in environmental management and protection, water quality, and also safety standards at beaches and in marinas. An important aspect of the campaign is raising public awareness of environmental concerns. Blue Flags are awarded for only one season at a time. The campaign was launched in Montenegro in 2003.