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According to estimates from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre’s Protected Areas Database, there are about 400 MPA's across the globe. However, this number in comparison to the terrestrial protected areas, is lacking. In fact, over 40 countries do not have any coral reef formal protection. This is important to note because MPA's work best when integrated into a comprehensive network and global cooperation that views the marine ecosystem as a whole. So far action has mainly been determined by national policy and importance. | |||
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Revision as of 12:24, 27 February 2013
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
What are Marine Protected areas?
legally secured and set apart “to conserve biodiversity, manage natural resources, protect endangered species, reduce user conflicts, provide educational and research opportunities, and enhance commercial and recreational fisheries.”[[1]]
Where are they located?
According to estimates from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre’s Protected Areas Database, there are about 400 MPA's across the globe. However, this number in comparison to the terrestrial protected areas, is lacking. In fact, over 40 countries do not have any coral reef formal protection. This is important to note because MPA's work best when integrated into a comprehensive network and global cooperation that views the marine ecosystem as a whole. So far action has mainly been determined by national policy and importance.
International Conventions
Effort Organizations
ICUN and the Marine and Polar Network
GOBI Seamounts Project
Effects of Marine Protected Areas: Why do we need them?
Assessment
Notes
1. Waitt Foundation
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