Going Big with Marine Protection Date: Posted on Nov 16, 2014 Description: The issue of making major gains in achieving proection targets through ‘going big’ has brought added scrutiny to the subject of very large MPAs. There is economy in scale, but some people have called into question whether going…
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Locally Managed Marine Areas
Locally Managed Marine Areas Date: Posted on Nov 16, 2014 Description:Coastal communities worldwide are facing challenges to their natural resources with impacts on food security, biodiversity and ecosystem health, and are vulnerable to disasters and climate change impacts. Local marine management undertaken by communities has often achieved enduring benefits…
Champions of the High Seas LIVE from the WPC
Champions of the High Seas LIVE from the WPC Date: Posted on Nov 14, 2014 Guests:Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dan Laffoley, IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature Global Marine and Polar Programme Sir Richard Branson, Virgin, Ocean Elder John Weller, Pew Fellow, Noted Marine Photographer (Antarctic) Ambassador…