Marine protected areas and the benefits of their establishment
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), conservation and fisheries management tool, come in various sizes and shapes, and fulfill various purposes. They pre established for purposes of protection, restoration and preservation of' biota, ecosystem and ecological processes, and include recreational, educational and cultural purposes. Steps in the establishment of MPAs, their benefits and effectiveness have been highlighted. Current and profitable trends as seen in the establishment of Network of MPAs have been reported also. It has been noted that there is much benefit in using MPAs as management and conservation tool for natural aquatic resources, yet less areas have been demarcated for these purposes in comparison to the vast aquatic B ecosystem potential for such uses. When the factors militating against successful MPAs establishment such as funds for establishment and sustainable management, in-situ training, local capacity building and requisite biological and ecological data are. addressed; and stake holders fully engaged, the benefits derived there from would tremendous.
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| Format: | conference_item biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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FISON
2008
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| Subjects: | Law, Conservation, ASE, Nigeria, marine environment, Protected resources, Marine parks, Resource conservation, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/37979 |
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