A Synopsis of information relating to marine protected areas : volume 1 / by Michael Huber and Kerry McGregor

This is the first of the six reviews. It was prepared by Mike Huber and Kerry McGregor who comprehensively reviewed activities and current thinking in relation to marine protected areas (MPAs) and their application to the management and conservation of coastal resources. While the focus of the review is the Pacific islands region, their presentation is supplemented with examples from other ocean regions. The review examines resource conservation and related habitat issues, management approaches, governance, and past and current priorities in respect of marine protected areas at the national level within the 14 countries participating in the Programme and regional initiatives relating to marine protected areas.

Issues for Community-based Sustainable Resource Management and Conservation Consideration for the Strategic Action Programme for the International Waters of the Pacific Small Island Developing States / editors: Andrew Wright and Natasha Stacey|Volume 1 of 6 volumes|Available online

Call Number: 333.9164 HUB ,MRE,[EL]

Physical Description: xi, 132 p. ; 29 cm