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News & Updates CTI Updates Establishing Marine Protected Areas
Oct
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2008
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| To address threats to coral reefs in the Coral Triangle, the Conservancy is working to establish networks of marine protected areas (MPAs). MPAs are carefully selected areas where human development and exploitation of natural resources are regulated to protect species and habitats. By providing refugia for exploited fish stocks, MPAs provide benefits for commercial fisheries. Healthy fish stocks in MPAs replenish surrounding fishing grounds with eggs, larvae, and adult fish, and MPAs serve as basis for ecotourism and other livelihoods for local communities. MPAs work to protect functioning ecosystems, bringing benefits both inside and beyond their boundaries to countries, regions, businesses, and people. |
| Last Updated on Friday, 12 December 2008 08:26 |
